Fast-Growing Quantitative Trading Firm – Multiple Legal and/or Compliance roles

The Edge Partnership

Singapore

5-15 Years

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Job Description

Our Client is A high-growth quantitative trading firm is looking to strengthen its Legal and Compliance capability as part of its continued expansion. The firm is open-minded on both role design and seniority and will consider hiring one or multiple headcounts depending on candidate profile and overall team fit.

These opportunities may suit candidates from circa 5 years experience upwards, across legal, compliance, or hybrid legal/compliance backgrounds. The exact scope and title will be calibrated based on experience and expertise.

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic trading firm at a formative stage and shape the legal and compliance function based on individual strengths and experience.

Please contact Shingo by emailing your cv directly in word format to [Confidential Information].

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

EA License Number: 16S8131

Recruiter License Number: R1545180

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Key responsibilities

Legal Counsel

Typically 5-10+ years PQE.
Broad in-house legal role covering both transactional and non-transactional matters.
Exposure to multiple jurisdictions and cross-border trading activities.
Advising on commercial agreements, regulatory matters, and general corporate legal issues.

Paralegal / Junior Legal Professional

Support role working closely with the Global Head of Compliance.
Assist with legal documentation, regulatory filings, internal policies, and compliance-related initiatives.
Suitable for candidates looking to build in-house legal and regulatory exposure within a trading environment.

Compliance Officer / Senior Compliance Officer

Typically 5-15 years compliance experience, ideally within electronic trading, market-making, quant trading, or trading-technology environments.
Design, implement, and maintain compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Strong understanding of exchange rules and regulatory requirements, particularly within the APAC region.
Partner with Technology and Trading teams to enhance automated surveillance and monitoring capabilities.

Role requirements

Strong technical grounding in legal and/or regulatory compliance matters relevant to trading businesses.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Able to work with ambiguity and contribute to building and scaling functions as the business grows.
Proactive, commercially minded, and able to perform effectively under pressure.