Trader

Grasshopper; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading technology provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced Trader to develop and execute intraday trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in equity trading, quick decision-making skills, and a passion for competitive activities. This role offers 21 days of annual leave and a comprehensive insurance package.

Benefits

21 days annual leave

Comprehensive Insurance Package

Annual Dental & Wellness budget

Opportunity for mentorship and personal growth

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of relevant trading experience in HFT or professional equity trading.
• Proven P&L record in trading activities.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute intraday trading strategies in less than 24 hours.
• Monitor market trends and economic data.
• Ensure compliance with risk management regulations.

Skills

Intraday trading experience

Strong understanding of financial markets

Quick and decisive thinking

Knowledge of programming (Python)

Job description

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 for 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'll:

• Develop and execute intraday trading strategies (< 24h holding period) in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• 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
• Exercise discipline and ensure consistency by identifying and navigating trading risks and opportunities

We'd love for you to have:

• 3 - 5 years of relevant trading experience in a HFT and/or professional equity trading experience with a strong track record of success, with a proven P&L record
• 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 will be an added advantage i.e. Python
• A strong passion for competitive activities e.g. trading, games, sports

What we offer in return:

• 21 days annual leave
• An opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, fostering mentorship opportunities and personal growth
• Comprehensive Insurance Package with extended coverage for dependents
• Annual Dental & Wellness budget
• 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 working in an open office, communication is essential to performance. To keep our edge as the “small giant” of trading technology, we give employees a high level of autonomy and encourage them to get creative, take risks, make mistakes and learn from them. The sprint is on!

Grasshopper is an equal opportunity employer.