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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