Trading & Quantitative Analyst
Summary
Execute derivatives trades and perform quantitative analysis to support a tail-risk investment strategy in a hybrid Singapore-based hedge fund.
Trading & Quantitative Analyst
Tail Risk Strategy| Singapore (Hybrid)
The Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to work directly with a senior investment team within a specialist strategy focused on tail risk. The position will focus on derivatives trading/execution, macro research and quantitative analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute trades across derivatives and volatility-related instruments
- Support portfolio managers with trade implementation and monitoring
- Conduct quantitative analysis and data work to support strategy development
- Maintain and improve trading and risk monitoring tools
- Assist with market monitoring, volatility analysis, and event-driven research
- Work with internal teams to ensure smooth trade operations and reporting
- Liaise with operations, CRO and Founder in maintaining risk reporting
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background, derivative trading experience and an interest in volatility strategies.
Preferred qualifications and skills include:
- Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- At least 5 years of trading experience, with 2 years in derivatives trading
- Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities
- Programming skills (Python, R, MATLAB, or similar)
- Interest in options, derivatives, and volatility markets
- Ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment
- High attention to detail and strong work ethics
Candidates must be eligible to work in Singapore
Working Arrangement
- Location: Singapore
- Hours: Global markets coverage, including the U.S.A.
- Structure: Hybrid
- Role Level: Junior / Analyst
Why Join
This is an opportunity to join a small and highly experienced investment team operating a specialist strategy focused on tail risk protection and opportunistic trading during periods of market stress. The role offers direct exposure to derivatives trading, quantitative research, and the mechanics of a global hedge fund strategy at a time when volatility is once again returning to the forefront of markets.