Execution Trader/Quantitative Researcher

Company Description:

Blue Diamond Asset Management, a hedge fund manager headquartered in Switzerland, has an established track record of over 14 years managing systematic relative value volatility strategies. The company of 35 staff is in an exciting growth phase as it focuses on developing quantitative trading strategies in new options markets.

Blue Diamond is looking for an Execution Trader/Quantitative Researcher to join the existing team of researchers and portfolio managers in Singapore.

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Preferential terms for investing in the fund are available to all staff.

Main Responsibilities:

Oversee and develop the algorithmic execution of systematic strategies focused on Asian markets

Conduct research and statistical analysis to improve and develop systematic trading strategies in listed futures and option markets

Assist in the expansion into new options markets

Collaborate with a team of other software engineers and developers

Qualifications & Skills:

Very strong quantitative finance skills

MSc/PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or another quantitative field

Prior experience (1-3 years) in data-driven research environment

Experience of listed Asian options and/or futures markets preferred

Strong programming and database skills (R, Python & SQL)

Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Working proficiency in English

Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident with valid residency status

Benefits:

Competitive annual bonus programme

Equity awarded to high-performers

International working environment

An office at UIC Building, a short walk from Shenton Way station