Description

OVERVIEW

Our client, a leading hedge fund, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional with Japanese language proficiency and a strong passion for financial markets to join their trading team.

This is a hands-on role that offers structured training and direct mentorship from experienced traders, providing a clear path to build expertise in execution and contribute meaningfully to investment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with portfolio managers, brokers, and traders to execute equity, futures, and custom basket trades across global markets with precision and efficiency.
• Monitor trading activity to ensure alignment with internal risk parameters and compliance standards.
• Stay on top of market movements and adjust execution tactics in real time.
• Manage share lending and returns related to short positions.
• Support IPO and placement applications, and handle corporate action processes.
• Reconcile data across trading and portfolio management systems to ensure accuracy.
• Compile and present monthly market insights to the investment team.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to automation initiatives.
• Assist with tasks related to risk oversight and marketing as needed.

Requirements

• Background : 1-3 years of experience in trading, operations, or a related financial role. Recent graduates with strong academic credentials in finance or economics are welcome. Professionals from other industries with relevant analytical skills and financial literacy will also be considered.
• Language Skills : Business-level Japanese is preferred, in order to liaise with Japanese speaking stakeholders. Candidates with JLPT N3/N4 and a demonstrated commitment to improving their language skills are encouraged to apply.
• Personal Attributes : Strong team player with excellent multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Technical Skills : Solid Excel skills are essential. Familiarity with VBA, Python, or SQL is a plus.

Candidates require visa need not to apply.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Appreciate your understanding.

EA: JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd.

EA Licence: 90C3026

EA Personnel: R24123855

EA Personnel Name: Mei Kamioka

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