Cross-Asset Trader & Portfolio Execution Specialist

GIC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GIC's Global Trading Unit in New York seeks a Trader focused on cross‑asset trading. The role involves executing trades across cash and derivatives, turning investment ideas into concrete actions, and collaborating with ARU and TG to improve trading tech.

You should have 2–5 years trading experience, be proficient in Python, and communicate effectively. The team emphasizes data-driven insights, rigorous risk management, and strong relationship building with counterparties to deliver best

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant trading experience, with a preference for macro trading in FX, rates, and/or commodities.
• Ability to program in Python, and passion for gaining insights from data would be a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication with strong negotiation skills; effective in building interpersonal relationships to positively impact business outcomes
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with attention to details
• Pleasant, dynamic, self-motivated and team oriented

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with portfolio management teams to manage execution risks and implement investment views across a wide range of cash and derivative instruments.
• Synthesize market themes and insights, produce timely and differentiated intelligence to GIC stakeholders
• Work closely with colleagues from the Applied Research Unit (ARU) and Technology Group (TG) to gain insights from trading data in order to continuously sharpen execution, and further improve upon GTU’s trading technology suite in areas such as automated trading, pre- and post-trade checks, and market surveillance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with GIC’s counterparties and liquidity providers via strong interpersonal and communication skills

Skills

Trading experience

Python

Communication

Problem solving

Team oriented

Job description

GIC's Global Trading Unit in New York seeks a Trader focused on cross‑asset trading. The role involves executing trades across cash and derivatives, turning investment ideas into concrete actions, and collaborating with ARU and TG to improve trading tech.

You should have 2–5 years trading experience, be proficient in Python, and communicate effectively. The team emphasizes data-driven insights, rigorous risk management, and strong relationship building with counterparties to deliver best