My client a leading global systematic trading firm is seeking a Head of Execution Trading Asia to be based in Singapore to lead the team responsible for handling trade execution for the firm's strategies in global financial markets.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for execution across Equities, FX, Futures and other asset classes
- Lead a team responsible for automated execution flows and pursue improvements to reduce the cost of implementing models
- Advise on algorithmic execution methods for Asia markets through an understanding of the underlying market structure and broker offerings
- Analyse large datasets to guide further automation and refine of execution processes
- Interface directly with portfolio managers, brokers, and senior management, compliance, risk teams, etc.
- Capable of responding quickly in a fast paced and challenging environment
- Create solutions for complex trading problems
Requirements
- Degree in a quantitative or technical field from a top tier institution
- At least 8 years of experience in a similar capacity
- Hands-on experience working with multiple asset classes e.g. electronic equities, FX and Futures trading
- Solid understanding of financial markets - understand how markets work and be able to recommend best in class execution methodology
- Considerable experience in dealing with compliance and local regulatory requirements
- Experience in SQL required, Python coding experience a strong plus