***GQR | APAC Quant Vacancies – January 2012*** recruitment

GQR is the Global Quantitative Finance search specialist. We operate globally and leverage our extensive relationships to unite the most talented people with the most intellectually and financially rewarding career opportunities globally.

A list of January’s most urgent hires:

Algorithmic Trading Developer – Hong Kong/South Korea

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing trade logic that automates the trading process. Most of development takes place using C++. You will be using the firms self developed state-of-the-art framework for accessing and trading markets all over the world. Working in a fast changing trading world will require you to maintain a constant balance between pragmatism and a focus on long term sustainable solutions. You'll be working in a demanding environment with plenty of challenges and accompanying rewards.

Requirements:

-Academic level in Quantitative studies, preferably Statistics or Stochastic Calculus

-Experience with C, C++, C#

-Experience with designing behavior diagrams (Activity/Interaction/Use Case/States)

-Experience with asynchronous event modeling and coding

-Knowledge about financial products is a pre, not a must

-Proficient in English

-Interest to work in financial markets.

Director, Equity Macro Portfolio Manager, Hong Kong

A large hedge fund is looking to hire a PM in Asia to concentrate on using equity products to express macro views. The group is looking for fund managers or prop traders who have already established a proven record of success in the equity market over a sustained period of time. Of particular interest are people who have been successful in similarly volatile markets (e.g. ’08). Candidates must be able to demonstrate a mature attitude to risk and be able to think critically about positions when put under pressure. Those already based in Asia will be of particular interest but our client will also consider those looking to re-locate. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top buy-side firm in a role with great potential for significant upside.

Relationship Manager/ Private Banker – Singapore

A globally recognized financial institution is looking to add several relationship managers/private bankers to the consistently growing international wealth management division in Singapore. They are interested in speaking to individuals with a client portfolio or network originating from Asian-pacific geographies with especial interest in China, Malaysia, Indonesia and India.

The role:

• To build highly proactive, long-term relationships with Asian HNW and UHNW clients.

• Increase assets under management in a highly entrepreneurial environment that involves extensive client development, prospecting, and consultative selling.

• Deliver exceptional client service and work closely with advisors to give sophisticated financial advice across a range of products and asset classes.

Macro FX Strategist– SINGAPORE

A global IB with a top five rated platform is looking to strengthen its Asia FX research team by recruiting an FX Strategist with standout professional and academic achievements. The group, which is renowned for its market forecast and publication material, is looking to bring on board a candidate capable of producing excellent recommendations for FX investment strategies across Asian portfolios. The Strategist will be experienced in developing strategies across Asian currencies at a leading financial institution.

Required of the candidate:

•        Strong data analytics skills                                                                                                                                    

•        Excellent oral and written communication skills

•        Excellent Macroeconomic understanding

•        4+ years experience working in a FX Strategies role

• Excellent Knowledge of APAC Currencies

VP-Director level, G10 FX options trader, Singapore

A top tier investment bank is looking to hire a trader to concentrate on G10 vanilla and first generation exotic currency options in Singapore. Candidates should have an established, successful track record in trading G10 options, and realistically this experience will be at another top tier currency house. The bank will consider G10 traders who are looking to relocate to Singapore.  As well as flow trading there will the ability to take significant risk on a proprietary basis to maximize P n L generation. The group is renowned for being a very successful team in the market, especially in terms of trading platform. This is a role with immediate responsibility and chances for significant progression going forwards.

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While a resume is preferable we also welcome tentative enquiries from well-qualified persons. To speak with an agent please contact one of our regional offices using the contact details listed below. Utmost confidentiality and discretion is assured.

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