A top-tier global trading firm is hiring a Lead Engineer to build and scale its Middle & Back Office technology function in APAC. This is a high-impact leadership role combining hands-on engineering, architecture ownership, and team building - with market-leading compensation to match.
What you'll be doing
- Partnering directly with business stakeholders to solve complex post-trade and operational challenges
- Designing and influencing scalable, global system architectures across trading infrastructure
- Leading the build-out of a growing team, with responsibility to mentor and develop engineers
- Driving new ideas and solutions that improve efficiency across the end-to-end trade lifecycle
- Collaborating with global teams to shape the future of the firm's MOBO technology stack
What we're looking for
- Strong experience in Middle / Back Office systems within financial services
- Proven technical leadership with the ability to own architecture and design decisions
- Deep understanding of post-trade workflows (trade capture, clearing, settlement, reconciliation, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills and a track record of partnering with senior stakeholders
- A natural problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, high-performance environments
Why this role
- Exceptional compensation — among the most competitive in the market
- Opportunity to build and lead a team from the ground up (scaling to 5 engineers)
- Direct influence on business-critical systems used globally
- Flexible location: Singapore preferred, with openness to regional travel
- Relocation support available globally
Interested
If you're ready to step into a true leadership role with real ownership, influence, and upside — this is a standout opportunity. Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.
