Systematic Trading Operations Analyst

Anson McCade Pty; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade Pty is seeking a Systematic Trading Operations Analyst to join a leading systematic trading firm in Singapore. This role sits at the intersection of trading, risk and technology, providing real-time oversight of activity across global markets and collaborating with researchers, traders and developers.

You will monitor live trading activity, exposures and P&L, identify issues, support the operation of systematic strategies, execute hedging tasks, respond to incidents, and develop

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in trading, trading ops, market risk, or similar in financial markets.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and trading processes.
• Proficient Python; knowledge of KDB/Q is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments and across regions.
• Quantitative degree or equivalent technical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor live trading activity, exposures, P&L and risk metrics across strategies and markets.
• Identify and elevate trading or operational issues and take appropriate action.
• Support day-to-day operation of systematic strategies, troubleshooting and restarting processes.
• Execute hedging, booking and other trading tasks per procedures.
• Respond to incidents and time-sensitive requests from trading and technology teams.
• Support new products, markets and trading initiatives as the platform expands.
• Assist with position rolls, option expiries, corporate actions and other trading lifecycle events.
• Develop and improve Python-based tools to automate monitoring, reporting and operational workflows.
• Work with teams globally to identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Trading knowledge

Education

Quantitative degree

Tools

Python

KDB/Q

Job description

My client is a leading systematic trading firm that is expanding its global trading operations function and is looking to hire a Systematic Trading Operations Analyst.

The role sits at the intersection of trading, risk and technology, providing real-time oversight of trading activity across global markets. You’ll work closely with quantitative researchers, traders, developers and other internal teams to ensure strategies and trading processes operate smoothly.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor live trading activity, exposures, P&L and risk metrics across multiple strategies and markets
• Identify and elevate trading or operational issues, taking appropriate action where required
• Support the day-to-day operation of systematic strategies, including troubleshooting and restarting processes when necessary
• Execute hedging, booking and other trading-related tasks in line with established procedures
• Respond to incidents and time-sensitive requests from trading and technology teams
• Support new products, markets and trading initiatives as the platform expands
• Assist with position rolls, option expiries, corporate actions and other trading lifecycle events
• Develop and improve Python-based tools to automate monitoring, reporting and operational workflows
• Work with teams globally to identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency

What they're looking for:

• 2-5 years of experience in trading, trading operations, market risk or a related role within a financial markets environment
• Strong understanding of financial markets and trading processes
• Good Python programming skills; experience with KDB/Q would be advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where decisions can be time-sensitive
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with teams across different regions
• Quantitative degree or equivalent technical background preferred