Trade Operations Manager (SG)

Polynomial Partners; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global quantitative hedge fund in Singapore is seeking a Trading and Operations Engineer. You will be responsible for managing trade processes, system monitoring, and data management. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 3-10 years of relevant experience, and strong technical skills. This is a unique opportunity to influence operations in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience in operations or trading within an asset manager or financial institution.
• Direct experience in a quantitative hedge fund or high volume trading strategy is a key plus.
• Solid understanding of equity market micro-structure and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trade lifecycle processes for maximum efficiency.
• Monitor internal and third-party systems to resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot data exceptions at a fast pace.

Skills

Understanding of financial markets

Trading operations

Risk management

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a STEM discipline

Tools

Bloomberg

Python

PostgreSQL

OMS/PMS

Job description

Company Overview

Polynomial Partners is a recently established global quantitative hedge fund manager specializing in algorithmic trading strategies across global financial markets. Headquartered in Singapore and operating from the US, UK, and Hong Kong, the firm implements multiple systematic strategies created with robust quantitative research methods developed by the founding investment team over decades of prior work experience.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled trading and operations engineer to work at the intersection of trading, operations, and technology. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining existing systems that ensure trade capture, market pricing, real time P&L, exception handling, and post-trade processing across a global portfolio of equities and equity derivatives. You will work closely with portfolio managers, traders, other members of the Finance & Operations team, and technologists at the company to bridge the front office to the back and ensure maximum efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade Workflow Management: Oversee trade lifecycle processes, including trade creation, order routing, broker connections and configurations, SOD and EOD processes, integrations with middleware and third-parties, intra-day P&L and position maintenance, and post-trade reporting.
• Trading and Ops Technology: Point person for monitoring of internal and third-party systems, managing development asks and project queues, hands on build of efficiency tools (using Python, VBA, SQL) to reconcile trades and positions, resolve breaks, and ensure accurate position, P&L, and risk metrics.
• Data Management: Oversee codependence of internal and external data including position, market pricing, risk data, or other variables and troubleshoot exceptions at very high pace

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a STEM discipline.
• Experience: 3-10 years of experience in operations or trading within an asset manager or financial institution. Direct experience in a quantitative hedge fund or high volume trading strategy is a key plus.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of financial markets, trading operations, risk management, and compliance. Solid understanding of equity market micro-structure, operational and regulatory considerations is required.
• Relevant Exposures: Bloomberg (terminal, BPIPE, Data License), OMS/PMS (e.g. Geneva, FlexTrade, Eze, Orchestrade, Arcesium), Python, PostgreSQL, Refinitiv, Barra, FIX, Security Master
• Personal Fit: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English. Independent, intellectually curious problem-solver. Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Flexible attitude regarding the ad hoc demands of a new firm.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply via the link, including a CV outlining their qualifications. A cover letter is welcome but not required. Please ensure your application includes or references your right-to-work status in Singapore.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Polynomial is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by law in its employment decisions.