US Equity Trader (Proprietary Trading / NASDAQ / NYSE)

ATLAZ PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ATLAZ PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced US Equity Trader to manage the firm’s capital in US markets. You will execute proprietary strategies across NASDAQ and NYSE, focusing on high-growth sectors like AI and semiconductors.

Applicants should have a proven live trading track record, strong market knowledge, and the discipline to generate risk-adjusted returns. Opportunity for increased capital allocation and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of live US equity trading experience.
• Proven experience trading real capital with demonstrable trading performance.
• Prior experience in prop trading firms, hedge funds, family offices or asset management is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of US equity markets, trading mechanisms and market volatility.
• Experience with discretionary, momentum, intraday, swing or event-driven trading strategies.
• Strong knowledge of position sizing, portfolio exposure, leverage and drawdown management.
• Ability to independently develop and execute trading strategies.
• Comfortable discussing historical P&L, trading performance and risk management approaches.
• Strong analytical skills, trading discipline and decision-making abilities.
• Good command of English for market research and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute proprietary trading strategies across US-listed equities, primarily NASDAQ and NYSE.
• Identify trading opportunities in technology, AI, semiconductors and other high-growth sectors.
• Develop and execute intraday, swing, momentum and event-driven trading strategies.
• Independently manage trading positions, capital allocation and portfolio exposure.
• Monitor trading performance, daily P&L, risk limits and maximum drawdowns.
• Implement disciplined position sizing, stop-loss and risk management strategies.
• Conduct market research, trade reviews and performance analysis to optimise trading strategies.
• Adapt trading approaches according to market conditions while ensuring compliance with internal risk policies.

Skills

US equity trading

Live trading track record

Job description

Our client, a Singapore-based proprietary trading firm, is seeking an experienced US Equity Trader to manage and trade the firm's capital across US financial markets.

This opportunity is ideal for traders with a proven live trading track record, strong market knowledge and the ability to generate consistent risk-adjusted returns through disciplined trading strategies.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to manage increasing capital allocations and participate in performance-based incentives and profit-sharing arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute proprietary trading strategies across US-listed equities, primarily NASDAQ and NYSE.

• Identify trading opportunities in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and other high-growth sectors.

• Develop and execute intraday, swing, momentum and event-driven trading strategies.

• Independently manage trading positions, capital allocation and portfolio exposure.

• Monitor trading performance, daily P&L, risk limits and maximum drawdowns.

• Implement disciplined position sizing, stop-loss and risk management strategies.

• Conduct market research, trade reviews and performance analysis to optimise trading strategies.

• Adapt trading approaches according to market conditions while ensuring compliance with internal risk policies.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of live US equity trading experience.

• Proven experience trading real capital with demonstrable trading performance.

• Prior experience in proprietary trading firms, hedge funds, family offices or asset management firms is advantageous.

• Strong understanding of US equity markets, trading mechanisms and market volatility.

• Experience with discretionary, momentum, intraday, swing or event-driven trading strategies.

• Strong knowledge of position sizing, portfolio exposure, leverage and drawdown management.

• Ability to independently develop and execute trading strategies.

• Comfortable discussing historical P&L, trading performance and risk management approaches.

• Strong analytical skills, trading discipline and decision-making abilities.

• Good command of English for market research and professional communication.

Additional Advantages

Candidates with experience in the following areas will have an added advantage:

• Technology, AI and semiconductor equity trading

• NASDAQ momentum or high-frequency intraday strategies

• US equity options and derivatives

• Systematic or quantitative trading

• Long/short equity and market-neutral strategies

• Global macro-driven trading strategies

• Digital asset trading (Bitcoin / Ethereum)