Associate, Trade Operations [1 Year Contract]
Tower Research Capital
The Role
Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks an Associate to join our Post Trade Operations team in Singapore on a contractual basis for a period of 1 year. We are looking for a subject matter expert with strong operational knowledge of the markets who will be a self-starter tasked with driving a top-tier service for our trading teams.
Responsibilities
Serving as a subject matter expert supporting clearing and settlement processes across a range of asset classes like Equity, Options, derivatives, FX, and commodities
Liaising with both internal teams and external exchanges to scope new processes, troubleshoot ad-hoc problems, and propose continuous improvements
Daily affirmating and reconciliation of position and cash activity, minimizing operational risk and maximizing straight-through processing
Monitoring and reporting of daily PnL for various markets to senior management
Investigating and resolving of queries raised by trading desks, other departments, and counterparties
Building business intelligence reports regarding operational activities for management
Assisting in automation efforts and process improvements
Qualifications
- A degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or other related fields; CFA a plus
- Entrepreneurial spirit and an enthusiasm for continuous learning
- 2-3 years of experience in capital markets or crypto operations
- Extensive communication across trading teams and software development teams
- The desire for a fast-paced environment and “to wear multiple hats”
- High-level MS Excel knowledge is a must, as is comfort with Vlookups, Pivot Tables, and conditional statements
- Experience with workflow management software, such as JIRA
- Experience in financial and crypto markets is a plus
Benefits
Tower continues to enhance the in-house trading system and strategies that have positioned the firm as a leader in the thriving field of quantitative trading. While Tower offers challenges and rewards rivaling those of any Wall Street firm, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- 5 weeks of paid vacation per year
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
- Free events and workshops
Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.