Squarepoint Trading Group is a new global proprietary trading company that will utilize technology, quantitative methods, and financial markets knowledge to trade multiple asset classes in different parts of the globe. Our focus is on design and execution of a systematic process that uses large scale data and a deep understanding of the markets to develop high performing, scalable trading strategies. We are expanding fast and looking for highly talented people to join the growing team.
We are looking to expand our Execution team in Singapore. As a member of our team, you will collaborate with researchers and traders to understand the constantly evolving needs of the trading desks. Your initial product focus will be commodities, specifically the energy trading space, with the intention to diversify overtime. You will have the opportunity to work on longer-term projects as well as implement new strategies, conduct analysis on liquidity, trading costs, and the overarching trading universe. If you’re interested to join a fast-paced, growing start-up like environment, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Use and improve tools to achieve best execution and post-execution analysis
- Maintain and upgrade the codebase and configuration of strategies
- Manage large datasets used in both research and production environments
- Perform live as well as historical monitoring of trading activities
- Work with strategy owners on the implementation of new strategies and trades, providing feedback and insights based on knowledge of market mechanics and liquidity
- Ensure all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day
- Monitor behavior and performance of strategies
- Work on various longer-term projects required for expanding our systematic and discretionary trading activities
- Manually execute trades for systematic and discretionary strategies on an ad hoc basis
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or related field
- Programming proficiency with at least one major programming language (e.g., C++, Java)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with teammates globally
- Strong sense of urgency with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
