Trader

Grasshopper Asset Management; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave

Comprehensive Insurance Package

Annual Dental & Wellness budget

Gym membership

Well stocked pantry

Opportunity for mentorship and personal growth

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A quantitative trading technology provider is seeking an experienced Trader in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in high-frequency trading and a strong track record in equity trading. Responsibilities include developing intraday trading strategies and making informed decisions based on market trends. The role offers mentorship, competitive compensation, and a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of relevant trading experience with a proven P&L.
• Experience in developing and executing intraday trading strategies.
• Ability to perform in a dynamic and stressful environment.
• Knowledge of any programming language is an added advantage (e.g., Python)
• A strong passion for competitive activities such as trading, games, or sports

Responsibilities

• Monitor market trends and make informed trading decisions.
• Execute algorithmic and discretionary trading strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify and navigate trading risks and opportunities with discipline and consistency

Skills

High-frequency trading (HFT)

Professional equity trading

Decisive thinking

Knowledge of programming language (e.g., Python)

Passion for trading or competitive activities

Tools

Python

Job description

Overview

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About Grasshopper: Grasshopper is a quantitative trading technology provider based in Singapore, and is the holding company of Grasshopper Asset Management. Our state-of-the-art technology, built from the ground up in-house, puts us at the forefront of developments in electronic trading. An unbroken record of consistency and profitability is underpinned by firm values of curiosity, empowerment and flexibility.

About Grasshopper Asset Management: Grasshopper Asset Management, a subsidiary of Grasshopper, is a Licensed Fund Management Company (LFMC) regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. With low-latency quantitative strategies, we generate diversified, stable and uncorrelated returns with an unbroken 18 year streak of profitability by maintaining multiple layers of algorithmic and manual risk controls.

Why we’re looking: We are expanding and seeking an experienced Trader to join our team and help drive the success of our trading operations in the markets we cover. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in equity trading with intraday/day trading experience, with a deep understanding of financial markets and the ability to make informed and timely decisions.

As a key member of the trading team, you will be responsible for developing and executing intraday trading strategies (<24h holding period) in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market trends, news, and economic data to make informed trading decisions
• Master and execute trading algorithmic and discretionary strategies
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices in risk management
• Identify and navigate trading risks and opportunities with discipline and consistency

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of relevant trading experience in high-frequency trading (HFT) and/or professional equity trading with a strong track record of success and a proven P&L
• Own or operate successful alphas/strategies
• Quick and decisive thinking and the ability to perform in a dynamic and stressful environment
• Knowledge of any programming language is an added advantage (e.g., Python)
• A strong passion for competitive activities such as trading, games, or sports

What We Offer

• 21 days annual leave
• Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals with mentorship and personal growth
• Comprehensive Insurance Package with extended coverage for dependents
• Well stocked pantry
• Annual Dental & Wellness budget
• Gym membership
• Competitive compensation

What You Can Expect Working At Grasshopper: At Grasshopper, you will be working in a diverse and dynamic environment with a flat hierarchy. With over 100 employees and 15 nationalities, we encourage autonomy, creativity, risk-taking and learning. Grasshopper is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

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