AVP, Electronic Execution Trader

Leading brokerage and investment bank with a reach extending across ASEAN, the UK and the US offering a comprehensive suite of services including corporate finance & advisory, navigating debt and equity capital markets, derivatives trading, brokerage and research for both retail and institutional investors, and prime brokerage.

Reporting to the Head, Electronic Trading, Institutional Business.

Key Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise on ASEAN market microstructure, execution strategies, liquidity dynamics, and trading venue characteristics.

Advise clients on electronic execution solutions, algorithmic trading strategies, smart order routing, and trading workflow optimization.

Monitor developments in ASEAN market structure, exchange initiatives, and regulatory changes impacting electronic trading.

Work closely with product and technology teams to communicate client feedback and drive platform enhancements.

Partner with regional sales trading, execution consulting, product, compliance, and operations teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and support.

Contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing trading capabilities and client stickiness

Support marketing and industry engagement activities, including conferences, industry forums, and client events

Requirements

Bachelor Degree or higher

CMFAS certificates (M1A, M5, M6, M6A), or exempted from respective CMFAS exams, CMFAS certificate (M2A) is a plus

At least 4 years of relevant experience in trading & execution in any ASEAN equities market

Strong sense of ownership and responsibility

Fast learner, possessing the willingness to learn and a can-do attitude

Meticulous and good with numbers

Comfortable with change, ambiguity, debate, conflict and informed risk taking

Quick and decisive thinking and the ability to perform in a dynamic and stressful environment

Multi-tasker who can manage multiple streams of work concurrently

Strong team player with entrepreneurial instincts

Able to work on Singapore public holidays as other markets are trading

Additional Skills and Experience

Understanding of the trading ecosystem lifecycle

Familiarity of various cash equities market's microstructure

Basic understanding of algo trading logic

Hands-on exposure to regional cash equities markets

Exposure to the client onboarding process

Experience with Futures trading ecosystem is a plus

Experience with trading platforms and sales trading coverage is a plus

EA: 25C2690 | R1221146