Quantitative Gold Trader (XAUUSD)

Work Locations

• Singapore Office: Oxley Tower, Singapore

• Primary Trading Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This role requires onsite presence. Limited remote flexibility may be considered depending on business needs.

Job Overview

We are seeking a capable and disciplined Mid-Level Gold Quantitative Trader to support the execution, monitoring, and optimisation of quantitative trading strategies focused on XAUUSD (Gold). The role involves live trading execution, strategy evaluation, risk management, and continuous performance improvement within a structured trading environment.

This position is suitable for professionals with relevant quantitative or systematic trading experience who are looking to further develop their career in a professional trading setup.

Key Responsibilities

Quantitative Trading Execution

• Execute gold (XAUUSD) quantitative trading strategies independently or with guidance

• Deploy company-provided strategies or approved self-developed strategies

• Apply strategies to live trading accounts using real capital

Strategy Backtesting & Optimisation

• Conduct backtesting and robustness analysis using MT4 / MT5 / Python

• Optimise strategies with focus on:

  • Risk control and drawdown management

  • Consecutive loss control

  • Long-term strategy stability

Live Trading Monitoring & Risk Management

• Monitor live trading performance and adjust parameters or position sizing in accordance with predefined rules

• Execute risk management measures during major market events, including:

  • Non-Farm Payroll (NFP)

  • CPI releases

  • Interest rate decisions

Strategy Review & Continuous Improvement

• Perform regular performance reviews and analysis

• Identify profit and loss drivers

• Propose practical and implementable strategy improvements

Candidate Requirements

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in quantitative trading, algorithmic trading, or EA trading (Gold / Forex)

• Exposure to live trading environments with real capital

• Understanding of gold market behaviour, including volatility and liquidity dynamics

Strategy & Performance Understanding

Candidates should demonstrate at least two of the following:

• Stable live trading record over a sustained period

• Demonstrated risk and drawdown management

• Ability to clearly explain strategy logic and associated risks

Trading approaches should prioritise risk management and sustainability.

Technical Skills

Candidates should demonstrate at least one of the following:

• Proficiency in MT4 / MT5 with the ability to understand and adjust EA logic

• Experience using Python for backtesting or data analysis

• Ability to interpret trading parameters and execution logic

Professional Conduct

• Clear position sizing and stop-loss methodology

• Strong discipline in following defined trading rules

• Professional, long-term approach to trading activities

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification preferred
  (Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering are advantageous)

• Academic requirements may be considered flexibly for candidates with strong demonstrable trading performance

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

• Performance Bonus / Profit Sharing: Subject to discussion and performance

• Structured trading environment with long-term development opportunities

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

1. Resume / CV
2. Brief description of relevant gold trading strategies or EA
3. Live or semi-live trading records (sanitised data acceptable)

EA License No: 23C1703

EA Personnel No: R1762582

EA Personnel Name: Wong Choo Sian, Jabez