***GQR | APAC Quant Vacancies – June 2012*** recruitment
A list of June’s most urgent hires:
Commodities Product Control – Singapore/ Asia – Tier One investment Bank | Energy, Gas, Power, Oil, Crude
My client, a tier one bank in Singapore is looking to expand its commodities team with the appointment of an experienced product controller. The team is particularly strong within the commodities space at present and is determined to assure their dominance within the market by expanding into new progressive areas and appointing a strong controller with varied experience across the space. Due to the desire to build out the desk, my client is open to receiving applicants on a global scale who are interested in relocating to Singapore.
Responsibilities: Primarily to undertake the profit and loss analysis for the commodities desk, covering both physical and derivative products. In line with the desks desires to expand, candidates will be expected to assist with the expansion of the desk and should therefore have strong communication skills. Being able to work and communicate oneself effectively with the traders and risk departments will be essential within this role which is situated within the middle office.
Location: Singapore/ Asia
The role:
• Covering the commodities desk – physical and derivatives
• Reporting into the Head of desk
• Taking the initiative to help with the expansion of the desk
• Collaborate work closely with the front office traders
• Working upon the daily/monthly PL.
• Ad hoc tasks as/when required
• Price testing
• Working closely and assisting the risk management team
Requirements:
• 3-6 years experience
• Strong communicative skills
• Strong presentation skills
• An internationally recognized accountancy qualification and/or strong mathematical/accountancy background
• Good exposure to the commodities sector
• Experience on working upon complex commodities transactions is desired
• Candidates with exposure to both physical and derivatives products are ideal
• Ability to work effectively autonomously as well as part of a team
• Ambitious individuals
• Commercial Acumen
• Knowledge of how to account for physical commodities is desired but not essential
This is an immediate hire, interviews are to begin soon and early application is advised. GQR also welcomes tentative enquiries from suitably qualified individuals.
Confidentiality and utmost discretion is 100% assured.
GCC COVERAGE - SENIOR PRIVATE BANKER | SINGAPORE
A global private bank is looking to develop it Middle Eastern coverage by growing its Middle Eastern AUM deposited in Singapore. The group is looking to bring on board client advisors and private bankers who have clients interested in depositing in Singapore. They are looking to bring in a number of senior bankers with excellent hunting skills and a client book in excess of $150ml AUM. The Private Bank boast a very well respected name/reputation. They are interested in speaking to individuals with a strong track record and a experience across the region.
The role:
• Generate sales revenues, dealing with complex investment structures
• To build highly proactive, long-term relationships with Middle Eastern clients interested in depositing Singapore
• Increase Assets Under Management, through client acquisition
• Manage a portfolio of existing and new clients
• Maximise the acquisition and retention of clients - identify new business opportunities
Requirements:
• Excellent communication and proven client management skills
• Able to work to clearly defined annual revenue targets with an ability to deliver results
• Strong client acquisition and business development skills
• A book of clients interested in depositing in Singapore
• 6+ years experience
• Long-term commitment – candidate who can present stable career moves
Software Engineer - Hong Kong
This is a fantastic opportunity for a software engineer to join the development team at a highly regarded hedge fund.
This is a broad role encompassing complex front end trading application, performance improvement, market connectors, and analysis tools. You will be involved with Automated Trading and Risk systems, with a focus on low latency and high throughput models. Experience from a similar role is essential, and you must have demonstrated strong real time, low latency programming skills, as well as a thorough understanding of Front Office High Frequency Trading business. You will work with the latest technology and will interact with traders on a daily basis.
Technical skills:
• Minimum of 3 years development experience
• Experience in using automated language
• Experience of low latency/high throughput systems is essential
• Knowledge of algorithmic trading in Asia is advantageous
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Required Competencies:
- PhD/MSc in Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or related field.
- Expertise and passion for computer science, mathematics, engineering and cutting technologies
- A determination to successfully apply cutting edge techniques and methodologies to the real world
- Commercial or Academic experience in scalable algorithm research, statistical analysis, or software development
Delta 1 Trader/HFT Position – Seoul
My client is an Asian based arbitrage propitiatory group, and a leader in derivatives trading with market-making and proprietary trading operations in Asian markets. With offices across Asia they are seek a Delta 1 high frequency trader.
They are looking for persons that would fit in their high frequency delta 1 desk therefore the following points are important:
• Prop trading experience
• Experience and knowledge on the ins and outs of the Indian market
• Experience with automated trading tools/engines used in the Indian market (preferable being involved in structuring these themselves)
Characteristics
• Outgoing, communicative and willing to work in dynamic environment
• Competitive by nature and eager to win
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Quick and decisive thinker and able to deal well with pressure
Your responsibilities will include:
• Solid communicator
• Good interpersonal skills
Required:
• 5+ years experience, including significant exposure to High Frequency Delta 1 Trading
• For all applicants, you should be able to demonstrate a proven track record with a PnL greater than $5million – Please provide PnL record for at least the last 3 years
My client’s senior traders are responsible for developing trading logic that automates the trading process. They’ve developed their own state-of-the-art framework for accessing and trading markets all over the world. Working in the 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.
They offer:
• An exciting informal working environment
• Personal growth within a growing ambitious international organization
• Also they offer a good monthly salary, plus an annual performance-based bonus. They reserve a fixed part of our business results for our bonus pool. The difference you make for them will be rewarded by a share in our profits.
Nifty Option Market Trader - Asia
My client is an Asian based arbitrage propitiatory group, and a leader in derivatives trading with market-making and proprietary trading operations in Asian markets. With offices across Asia they are seek a Nifty Option Market Trader.
My client is looking for Indian Traders to support them in setting up their India Trading desk. This is planned to get started in 4th Quarter 2012.
They are looking for persons that would fit in their India desk therefore the following points are important:
• Prop trading experience
• Experience and knowledge on the ins and outs of the Indian market
• Experience with automated trading tools/engines used in the Indian market (preferable being involved in structuring these themselves)
Regarding the point of location they can be flexible. Basically they still have the option to start trading from Hong Kong, so when a good candidate comes by and they need to consider Hong Kong as place to work we still have the option to reconsider.
Characteristics
• Outgoing, communicative and willing to work in dynamic environment
• Competitive by nature and eager to win
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Quick and decisive thinker and able to deal well with pressure
My client’s senior traders are responsible for developing trading logic that automates the trading process. They’ve developed their own state-of-the-art framework for accessing and trading markets all over the world. Working in the 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.
They offer:
• An exciting informal working environment
• Personal growth within a growing ambitious international organization
• Also they offer a good monthly salary, plus an annual performance-based bonus. They reserve a fixed part of our business results for our bonus pool. The difference you make for them will be rewarded by a share in our profits.
Junior Algorithmic Trading Developer (C++, C#) – Seoul
My client is an Asian based arbitrage propitiatory group, and a leader in derivatives trading with market-making and proprietary trading operations in Asian markets. With offices across Asia they are seek an algorithmic trading developer, who ideally meets the following profile:
Education
• Academic background, preferably with a focus in Software, Engineering, Science or Mathematics
Experience and skills
• At least 3 years’ experience with C++ or C#
• Have been working at a professional environment.
• If student, Team project experience with friends or classmate can be acceptable.
• Have in-depth understanding of object-oriented principles and design concepts as well as the ability to apply them in solving problems and building products.
• Understanding and experience in design in multi-threaded applications
Additional plusses
• Experience in socket programming and concurrent/distribution programming is a plus
• Understanding of the business requirements for trading systems is a plus
• Experience with algorithmic trading systems is a plus
Your responsibilities will include:
• Designing, developing and testing trading logic from traders
• Developing user interfaces
• Frequent interaction with all aspects of product development
Description
My client’s Algorithmic Trading Developers are responsible for developing trading logic that automates the trading process. They’ve developed their own state-of-the-art framework for accessing and trading markets all over the world. Working in the 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.
They offer:
• An exciting informal working environment
• Personal growth within a growing ambitious international organization
• Also they offer a good monthly salary, plus an annual performance-based bonus. They reserve a fixed part of our business results for our bonus pool. The difference you make for them will be rewarded by a share in our profits.
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