Systematic Trader

JAC Recruitment Consultant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment Consultant is seeking a candidate to join a quantitative trading operations team focused on real-time monitoring, incident response and analytics. You will interpret market data, run pre-market checks, support configurations and document post‑release outcomes.

Candidates should have a quantitative degree with solid statistics knowledge, Python for data analysis, and good English communication. Prior exposure to trading or market microstructure is a plus. Night shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative discipline or equivalent demonstrated ability.
• Strong foundation in probability and statistics and knowledge of financial markets.
• Experience with Python for data processing and analysis; Linux/UNIX and SQL a plus.
• Good judgement, attention to detail, reliable execution.
• Clear written and spoken English for incident updates and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Real-Time Monitoring of market data, orders, executions, positions and system health.
• Trading Operations: pre-market checks, shift handovers, config changes and post-release checks.
• Incident Response: follow SOPs, verify outcomes, escalate unresolved issues.
• Analytics & Improvement: use Python to analyze trading data and improve monitoring and SOPs.
• Compliance & Coordination: follow market rules and document incidents.

Skills

Python

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

Linux/UNIX

SQL

Job description

Overview

Our client is dedicated to merging the precision of mathematics with the innovation of computer science, leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to drive investment decisions and strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Real-Time Monitoring: Monitor market data, orders, executions, positions and system health; investigate alerts and identify unexpected trading behaviour.

• Trading Operations: Perform pre-market checks and shift handovers; support approved configuration changes, deployments and post-release checks.

• Incident Response: Execute authorised SOPs, verify outcomes, and promptly escalated unresolved issues or situations outside assigned authority.

• Analytics & Improvement: Use Python to analyse trading data, investigate recurring issues, and improve monitoring, tools and SOPs.

• Compliance & Coordination: Follow execution controls and market rules; support broker communication and incident documentation.

Requirements

• Background: Degree in a quantitative discipline or equivalent demonstrated ability. Recent graduates and candidates with 3-5 years of relevant experience are welcome.

• Quantitative & Financial Foundations: Solid probability and statistics, with a good understanding of financial markets, trading instruments, positions, PnL and basic order mechanics.

• Programming: Practical Python skills for data processing and analysis. Familiarity with Linux/UNIX and SQL is a plus.

• Judgement & Discipline: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, reliable execution and sound judgement about when to elevate.

• Communication: Clear written and spoken English for incident updates, handovers and collaboration.

• Shift Availability: Willingness and ability to work scheduled night shifts.

• Preferred: Experience or internships in systematic trading, electronic trading, trading operations or production support; familiarity with market microstructure, FIX or monitoring tools

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Appreciate your understanding.

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