Senior Asia Discretionary Vol Trader

squarepoint services singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Squarepoint is seeking an experienced Asia Vol Trader to join our global team. You will identify, evaluate, and develop discretionary trading strategies in the Asian index or single stock vol markets, contributing to the group P&L.

You will collaborate with researchers and traders worldwide, leveraging our research platform to drive opportunities. The role requires a proven track record in proprietary trading, 3+ years of experience trading Asian indices or stocks, and strong skills in market

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or related field, advanced degree preferred
• 3+ years trading Asian indices and/or Asian single stock; buy-side preferred
• Demonstrated track record on proprietary trading with positive PnL
• Monitoring and analyzing market conditions and trends to identify opportunities and risks
• Conducting research and analysis to inform investment decisions
• Managing exposure to risk by using various instruments, with focus on strong returns
• Self-sufficiency in building trading tools is a plus
• Ability to collaborate with quantitative researchers globally

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, evaluate, and implement discretionary trading strategies
• Communicate with trading and risk management to ensure understanding of strategies and risk
• Collaborate with Traders and Quant researchers globally
• Contribute to advancement of analytical tools
• Leverage internal data and research tools as well as external research and relationships
• Train and develop junior discretionary traders

Skills

Trading experience

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Job description

Squarepoint is seeking an experienced Asia Vol Trader to join our global team. You will identify, evaluate, and develop discretionary trading strategies in the Asian index or single stock vol markets, contributing to the group P&L.

You will collaborate with researchers and traders worldwide, leveraging our research platform to drive opportunities. The role requires a proven track record in proprietary trading, 3+ years of experience trading Asian indices or stocks, and strong skills in market