Trade Operations Associate

GRAVITON RESEARCH CAPITAL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Singapore is seeking a skilled professional to support trade operations and enhance trading systems. The role involves building real-time monitoring systems, automating key processes, and conducting analyses of trading algorithms. Candidates should possess a degree from a top Singaporean university and strong Python programming skills. The position requires excellent communication and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Mathematics, Finance, or Business Analytics.
• 2+ years experience in trade operations, trade support, or trading development.
• Proficiency in Python and data analytics.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and trading.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary contact for trading issues and alerts.
• Build real-time trade monitoring systems.
• Automate processes to enhance efficiency.
• Conduct analyses for trading algorithms.
• Support trade operations and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate incidents and process improvements.

Skills

Python programming

Data analytics

Communication skills

Collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a Tier 1 Singaporean university

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first line of defense in the events of alerts, rejects, and outages, and act as the primary point of contact for brokers and exchanges as the run point on all live issues that impact trading, undertaking risk‑reducing trades when required, and ensuring end‑of‑day processes.
• Build and enhance real‑time trade monitoring systems for live and post‑trade environments, driving faster data analysis and quicker issue resolution.
• Automate critical processes like position reconciliation and locate borrowing, cutting down manual effort and boosting operational efficiency.
• Conduct advanced trading algorithm analyses, optimizing execution strategies to improve trading efficiency.
• Leverage expertise in systematic trading systems to enhance financial data management and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with traders, exchanges/PBs, developers and risk managers to enhance operational workflows and reduce processing times.
• Support trade operations by monitoring and resolving trade discrepancies, ensuring seamless settlement processes.
• Communicate clearly on incidents, resolutions, and process improvements, ensuring zero ambiguity.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a Tier 1 Singaporean university (Computer Science/Electrical/Mathematics/Finance/Business Analytics, or related fields preferred).
• Added advantage: 2+ years of experience in trade operations, trade support, data engineering, or trading development.
• Strong programming skills in Python automation and data analytics.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and instruments, electronic and algorithmic trading.
• Ability to stay calm and sharp under pressure and make quick decisions in a live trading environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.