Trader (Market Making) | Herring Global

Vega Solutions; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital assets trading firm based in Singapore is seeking a talented Trader to manage risk and ensure liquidity in the dynamic digital assets market. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, and 1-2 years of relevant experience, ideally in trading. Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the firm's market-making operations and requires adaptability to varying time zones.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in trading is required.
• In-depth understanding of market structure and liquidity.

Responsibilities

• Help manage risk across market-making books.
• Ensure efficient liquidity flow within exchanges.
• Provide timely updates to counterparties.

Skills

Well-organized

Excellent communication skills

Meticulous

Interest in digital assets

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance or related fields

Job description

About Us

Herring Global is a boutique digital assets trading firm headquartered in Singapore. Founded by seasoned traders and market makers, our team brings decades of combined experience across both traditional finance and digital asset markets, leveraging deep expertise to navigate sophisticated, fast‑evolving markets. We execute systematic, quantitative trading, provide precise liquidity, and manage order books with discipline and sophistication. Our firm delivers value to venture capitalists, hedge funds, Web3 protocols, digital asset exchanges, and other industry stakeholders through advanced market insights, robust infrastructure, and global reach.

At Herring Global, innovation, collaboration, and excellence drive a culture where our people push boundaries, make strategic decisions, take bold action, and achieve superior results.

Position Summary

• We are looking for an exceptionally talented individual to join our team as a Trader, covering our market‑making arm in the global digital assets market.

• The candidate will be part of the global trading team working directly with the Head of Trading to help manage risk across the market‑making books, ensure efficient liquidity flow within exchanges, and provide timely updates to counterparties.

• The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment where initiative and results matter.

• The candidate should be able to run multiple projects in parallel, understand stakeholder needs and effectively prioritize projects and tasks while ensuring alignment with the firm’s long‑term strategic goals.

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance or related fields.

• 1 – 2 years of relevant working experience.

• Experience in trading is required. Prior experience at a sell side firm as a trader in Digital Assets, FX or Commodities is preferred.

• In‑depth understanding of market structure and liquidity.

• Familiarity with various execution algorithms and their differences.

• Strong interest in automation and technology, with the ability to monitor markets and trading systems effectively.

• Experience in risk management is a plus.

• Experience working with DeFi protocols is a plus.

• Knowledge of systematic trading principles and techniques a plus.

• Experience in customer‑facing role in trading‑related function a plus.

Skills / Abilities

• Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced, high‑demand environment.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross‑functionally.

• Meticulous and highly numerate.

• Interest in and basic knowledge of the digital assets market is required.

• Highly motivated with the highest level of integrity.

• Determined and eager to learn in a highly intellectual, innovative environment, with resilience in high‑pressure situations.

• Self‑motivated and capable of independently managing tasks.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work across multiple time zones and respond promptly to urgent matters when they arise.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role and eager to grow your skills in a fast‑paced, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume to our email address [e-mail].

Herring Global is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.