Quantitative Trader

Citadel Securities; Singapore; On-site; SGD 227,000 - 455,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global market maker in Singapore is seeking extraordinary Traders to integrate discretionary and systematic trading strategies. Candidates should have experience with complex financial products and knowledge of Python, SQL, and R. The ideal candidates are detail-oriented self-starters, capable of making decisions in high-pressure situations. The base salary for this role ranges from $175,000 to $350,000, exclusive of other benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience trading complex financial products is crucial.
• Interest in game theory and decision-making is beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Integrate discretionary trading strategies with systematic ones.
• Use trading metrics and data analysis to improve decision-making.
• Make proactive trading decisions under time constraints.

Skills

Experience trading complex financial products (options, ETFs, futures)

Knowledge and proficiency in Python

Knowledge and proficiency in SQL

Knowledge and proficiency in R

Effective problem-solving skills

Strong interest in trading and technology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Job description

Job Description

Role Summary : At Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, our team of Traders collaborates with the brightest minds in financial markets, technology, engineering and the sciences to tackle challenges in the markets. Semi‑Systematic Traders leverage quantitative problem solving, market knowledge, game theory, and world‑class technology to generate profits through risk taking. Our Traders work with Quantitative Researchers to optimize and develop innovative trading strategies across an array of asset classes. We’re looking for extraordinary Traders who are committed to our core values that include winning, acting with integrity, continuously learning, and cultivating a meritocracy.

Responsibilities

• Integrate discretionary trading strategies with systematic ones to provide liquidity and make proactive trading decisions
• Use creative problem solving techniques and strategic decision‑making to optimize trade selection and execution
• Use trading metrics and data analysis methods to improve decision‑making and find innovative ways to generate additional profits

Qualifications

• Experience trading complex financial products (options, ETFs, futures)
• Interest in game theory, decision theory and strategy games
• Ability to make decisions under time constraints in high pressure situations
• Operational leadership and strong interest in trading and technology
• Knowledge and proficiency in Python, SQL and R
• Effective problem‑solving skills and strategic decision‑making
• Detail oriented, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑starter, not afraid to question status quo
• Bachelor’s Degree from a top university in : Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
• In accordance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $350,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.