Trading Operations Engineer

Tower Research Capital; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Free breakfast and lunch

Wellness reimbursements

Volunteer opportunities

Social events

Job summary

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm with a 25+ year track record of innovation and a global presence. Our engineers develop high-performance electronic trading infrastructure, solving problems in low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration, and ML to keep our platform scalable and fast.

We value a collaborative, results-oriented culture with strong emphasis on risk management, compliance, and business services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a related field.
• Strong Python development skills.
• Working knowledge of Linux.
• Data-driven decision making and strong communication.
• Understanding of trading technology and market structure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor high-volume live trading and portfolio risk.
• Contribute to automated trading operations codebase.
• Manage ongoing projects with Tower support teams.
• Coordinate software and hardware upgrades.
• Apply programmatic solutions to scale trading operations.
• Resolve discrepancies with trading positions and broker statements.

Skills

Python

Linux

Analytical skills

Data-driven decisions

Trading tech

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

FPGA

SQL

Job description

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.

Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.

Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance.

At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.

At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring high-volume live trading and portfolio risk
• Contributing to the automated trading operations codebase
• Managing ongoing projects with various Tower support teams
• Coordinating software and hardware upgrades
• Applying programmatic solutions to scale and expand trading operations
• Resolving discrepancies with trading positions, broker statements, and internal applications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline
• 3+ years of professional experience in a related field
• Strong software development skills in Python
• Working knowledge of Linux operating system
• Exceptional analytical abilities, strong communications skills, and experience making data-driven strategic decisions
• Strong working knowledge of PNL and Risk reporting applications
• Familiarity with current market structure and regulatory developments
• Ability to comprehend and diagnose problems in complex real-time systems with minimal guidance
• Capacity to work equally well independently and as a member of a team
• Strong understanding of trading technology and fluency in technical concepts
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving abilities

Benefits

Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.

At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive - without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.

Our benefits include:

• Generous paid time off policies
• Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
• Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work - together.

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.