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Trading Operations Lead

Singapore Permanent View Job Description
Looking for an experienced systematic trading professional to take ownership of live trading oversight, execution risk management, and incident response within a sophisticated quantitative equities trading environment.This role sits at the heart of a high-performance trading desk, combining market microstructure expertise, operational leadership, and technology-driven problem solving to ensure seamless and compliant trading across global markets.
  • Lead real-time oversight of automated global equity strategies
  • Drive platform enhancements within a leading quant environment

About Our Client

Our client is a investment and quantitative trading organisation operating sophisticated systematic strategies across global financial markets. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, advanced analytics, and robust risk management frameworks, the firm maintains a strong focus on execution excellence, operational resilience, and continuous innovation. Their collaborative environment brings together professionals across trading, quantitative research, and technology to deliver high-performance outcomes in dynamic market conditions.

Job Description

  • Oversee real-time monitoring of automated trading strategies, positions, execution quality, and trading infrastructure health.
  • Act as the primary point of escalation for trading incidents, rapidly diagnosing issues and coordinating responses with technology and research teams.
  • Exercise authority during exceptional trading situations, including trading interruptions, risk containment actions, and portfolio liquidation decisions when required.
  • Manage production releases, change controls, trading system configurations, and operational workflows to support uninterrupted market access.
  • Drive continuous improvements to trading surveillance, monitoring frameworks, and operational tooling through structured post-incident reviews.
  • Maintain close relationships with brokers, exchanges, prime brokerage counterparts, and external market participants to resolve operational and execution-related matters.
  • Ensure adherence to market integrity standards by detecting and preventing behaviours that could create trading, compliance, or market conduct risks.

The Successful Applicant

  • 8+ years of experience supporting or managing live systematic, algorithmic, quantitative, or electronic trading operations within equities markets.
  • Strong understanding of automated trading ecosystems, order management workflows, execution infrastructure, and trading risk controls.
  • Deep knowledge of equity market microstructure, exchange operating models, alternative trading venues, and electronic execution practices.
  • Proven experience handling critical trading incidents and making high-impact risk decisions under pressure.
  • Strong understanding of trading compliance, surveillance controls, and market conduct requirements.
  • Hands-on experience working within Linux/UNIX environments and utilising Python for operational analysis, troubleshooting, and workflow automation.
  • Familiarity with FIX protocol messaging, order lifecycle management, and production deployment processes.
  • Ability to work effectively with traders, quantitative researchers, technology teams, brokers, and external market participants.

What's on Offer

This position offers the opportunity to operate at the centre of a sophisticated quantitative trading platform where your decisions have direct impact on trading performance and risk management outcomes. The successful candidate will gain exposure to global markets, advanced systematic trading technologies, and senior decision-makers while enjoying strong career progression opportunities, ongoing technical development, collaboration with highly accomplished professionals, and a performance-driven environment that rewards expertise, ownership, and initiative.

Contact
Shiya Guan (Lic No: R1981877 / EA no: 18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7094143
Phone number
+65 6416 9859

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Operations / Middle Office - Asset Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Shiya Guan (Lic No: R1981877 / EA no: 18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9859
Job Reference
JN-092026-7094143

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.