Senior Quant Trader

P2P; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Singapore is seeking a quant trader to monitor risk and develop trading strategies. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field and 5+ years of trading experience. You should be proficient in Python and excel in a fast-paced environment. This role demands continuous improvement, critical thinking, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of profitable trading experience in a competitive environment.
• Demonstrable experience in building and managing trades.
• Familiarity with Python and willingness to enhance skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage risk during local time zone rotation.
• Conduct research and execution for hedging using automated infrastructure.
• Develop new trading strategies and improve existing ones.

Skills

Trading experience

Quantitative analysis

Python

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Master’s or PhD in quantitative field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage risk during local time zone + rotation for weekend shift.
• Conduct research/pricing/execution to facilitate hedging by using our automated trading infrastructure.
• Improving existing strategies and developing new strategies
• Identifying new markets/opportunities
• Perform post-trade analysis of strategies.
• Collaborating with quant developers to implement trading strategies and system features.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s, or PhD in mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science, or related quantitative analytical field.
• 5+ profitable trading experience on a leading trading desk in a bank, proprietary trading, or market making environment in any asset class.
• Demonstrable experience in successfully building and managing trades.
• Familiar with Python and have a keen interest in expanding your technical skillset.
• Think critically and strive for continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with high attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
• Are adaptive, self-motivated, enjoy challenges and significant responsibility, and thrive in fast-paced, competitive environments.