Lead the operational engine behind cutting-edge AI trading innovation
Transform complex AI research workflows into revenue generating trading strategy

About Our Client

A pioneering quantitative trading firm leveraging advanced AI and machine learning to uncover alpha, optimize execution, scale global strategies, and deliver consistent, data-driven performance with unmatched computational power and insight.

Job Description

1. Oversee Day-to-Day Trading Operations

Ensure smooth end-to-end functioning of trading activities, including trade execution, post-trade operations, settlement, and operational risk monitoring.

2. Build and Optimize Operational Infrastructure

Design scalable systems, workflows, and processes that support high-frequency or systematic trading strategies, ensuring reliability and regulatory compliance.

3. Lead Cross-Functional Teams

Manage operations, compliance, technology, and risk teams; act as the bridge between traders, quant researchers, and engineers.

4. Strengthen Risk and Control Frameworks

Implement robust operational risk controls, monitoring frameworks, and escalation procedures to safeguard trading activities.

5. Drive Technology and Automation Initiatives

Partner with CTO/engineering teams to automate manual workflows, enhance trading platforms, and upgrade infrastructure for speed, resiliency, and accuracy.

6. Manage Regulatory and Compliance Oversight

Ensure all activities comply with international and local market regulations (SFC, MAS, SEC, etc.); oversee audits, filings, surveillance, and internal policy development.

7. Oversee Vendor and Exchange Relationships

Manage negotiations and relationships with exchanges, brokers, data vendors, and service providers to support business needs.

8. Oversee Financial and P&L Operations

Collaborate with CFO to monitor firm-wide financial health, including budgeting, cost controls, capital allocation, and resource planning.

9. Enhance Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Implement and regularly test business continuity plans, system redundancy, data recovery, and incident-response processes.

10. Support Strategic Growth and New Market Expansion

Evaluate and execute operational setup for new asset classes, regions, or trading strategies; guide the firm through scaling initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

1. Extensive Experience in Quantitative or Systematic Trading Environments

10+ years in trading, operations, or risk roles, preferably within high-frequency, proprietary trading, hedge funds, or market-making firms.

2. Strong Technical and Market Infrastructure Knowledge

Deep understanding of market microstructure, low-latency environments, FIX protocols, OMS/EMS systems, and back-office workflows.

3. Proven Leadership and Operational Excellence

Demonstrated ability to manage diverse teams, streamline processes, and implement scalable operational frameworks in a high-pressure environment.

4. Exceptional Risk Management & Regulatory Knowledge

Expertise in operational risk, trade lifecycle controls, compliance frameworks, and global regulatory requirements.

5. Strategic Thinker with Strong Execution Skills

Ability to translate business goals into operational capabilities, drive change, and manage complex multi-stakeholder initiatives.

What's on Offer

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