Execution Trader (London shift)

About Lighthouse Canton

Founded in 2014, Lighthouse Canton is a Singapore-headquartered global investment management firm with approximately US$ 5+ billion in Assets Under Management (AUM). Lighthouse Canton is one of the leading and award-winning investment firms in the region, focusing on managing funds with uncorrelated investment strategies, providing investors with the opportunity to achieve consistent returns across market cycles. Lighthouse Canton has offices in Singapore, Dubai, India, and the UK.

Role Purpose

We are seeking Execution Traders to be based in our Singapore office. The role focuses on executing arbitrage and basis strategies for one of our funds during the London trading session.

Working Hours: 4:30 pm – 1:30 am (Singapore time)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute arbitrage and basis trading strategies efficiently and accurately.
• Monitor market conditions and pricing discrepancies across asset classes.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and quantitative teams to implement trading strategies.
• Ensure adherence to risk limits and trading protocols.

Qualifications

Experience Required

• 1 to 2 years of experience in arbitrage strategies across asset classes is preferred.
• Exceptional candidates with a strong theoretical foundation in financial markets may also be considered.

Knowledge & Skillset Required

Candidates should demonstrate a solid grounding in the following financial concepts:

(the interview process will include multiple technical rounds to assess these competencies)

• Strong understanding of financial instruments, including their uses, pricing, advantages, and limitations
• Basic knowledge of foreign exchange (FX) products
• Fixed income pricing fundamentals
• Equity derivatives pricing
• Core concepts of arbitrage and basis trading
• Understanding of options and other derivatives, including payoffs
• Basic understanding of macroeconomics
• Strong fundamentals in data analysis
• Working knowledge of coding (any relevant programming language is a plus)

If the above resonates with you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click Apply with your updated CV attached if you believe your experience and interests align with this role. Feel free to share this opportunity with anyone who may be a strong fit.

All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.