Junior Trading & Quantitative Analyst

Junior Trading & Quantitative Analyst

Tail Risk Strategy| Singapore (Hybrid)

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with a senior investment team within a specialist strategy focused on tail risk. The position will focus on derivatives trading/execution, macro research and quantitative analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute trades across derivatives and volatility-related instruments
• Support portfolio managers with trade implementation and monitoring
• Conduct quantitative analysis and data work to support strategy development
• Maintain and improve trading and risk monitoring tools
• Assist with market monitoring, volatility analysis, and event-driven research
• Work with internal teams to ensure smooth trade operations and reporting
• Liaise with operations, CRO and Founder in maintaining risk reporting

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background, derivative trading experience and an interest in volatility strategies.

Preferred qualifications and skills include:

• Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
• At least 5 years of trading experience, with 2 years in derivatives trading
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities
• Programming skills (Python, R, MATLAB, or similar)
• Interest in options, derivatives, and volatility markets
• Ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment
• High attention to detail and strong work ethics

Candidates must be eligible to work in Singapore

Working Arrangement

• Location: Singapore
• Hours: Global markets coverage, including the U.S.A.
• Structure: Hybrid
• Role Level: Junior / Analyst

Why Join

This is an opportunity to join a small and highly experienced investment team operating a specialist strategy focused on tail risk protection and opportunistic trading during periods of market stress. The role offers direct exposure to derivatives trading, quantitative research, and the mechanics of a global hedge fund strategy at a time when volatility is once again returning to the forefront of markets.