Total 2 Manager research associate job vacancies in Singapore

We are seeking a IT Risk Candidate who will play a critical role in improving and enhancing our organization's IT security posture. The role requires the candidate to ensure the effective implementation of security measures, conduct risk assessments, and develop security policies alongside our Managed Security Services Provider (“MSSP”). The successful candidate will initially serve as an individual contributor with the potential to lead a team in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Management
  Conduct comprehensive IT risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  Identify and evaluate emerging security threats and vulnerabilities, providing recommendations for remediation.
  Collaborate with various departments to assess and manage IT risks across the organization.
• Security Operations
  Monitor and respond to security incidents promptly with the assistance of our MSSP.
  Oversee the implementation and maintenance of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection.
  Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and regulations, including those mandated by the relevant financial regulators.
• Policy Development and Compliance
  Develop, implement, and maintain IT security policies, procedures, and standards.
  Conduct regular security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
  Provide guidance on regulatory requirements related to IT security (e.g., GDPR, PDPA).
• Incident Response
  Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation of security incidents.
  Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of security incidents.
  Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks.
• Cloud Security
  Ensure robust cybersecurity measures for the organization’s adopted cloud technologies.
  Develop and implement security controls and best practices for cloud environments.
  Conduct regular assessments and audits of cloud security posture.
• Awareness and Training
  Promote security awareness across the organization through training and communication initiatives.
  Stay current with industry trends and best practices in IT security and risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in IT security and risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity for cloud technology.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working with MSSP vendors.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are highly desirable.
• Experience and familiarity with cloud security and risk management (e.g. AWS, Azure).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
• Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection.

Job responsibilities/duties:

The role will support the Senior Portfolio Manager in managing, executing, and monitoring the macro portfolio within the specified risk limits. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for trading macro products, providing market insights, and assisting in portfolio optimization, with a focus on Emerging Markets and Asia.

Qualifications:

· At least 1 year of proven track record in macro trading, with expertise in trading macro products such as futures, FX, Interest Rates, Bonds and swaps.

· Candidates with non-linear options trading experience are preferred, though those with a linear macro trading background will also be considered.

· Knowledge of coding in VBA and Python would be advantageous.

Min years of experience (overall industry)

At least 5 to 10 years of relevant macro trading experience at a buy-side hedge fund or sell-side firm.

Any other skillset and requirement

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred field of study/education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Economics, Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Min – Max monthly salary range

Between SGD 15,000 to SGD 20,000+