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XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, Singapore, UK and US. XR participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development.
Job Function & Responsibilities
- We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Trader to join our existing high frequency trading team
- This role will help manage existing trading strategies on US evening shift (Singapore day hours) and contribute to future strategy development
- Hours for this position are 5:00 am – 2 pm SGT
Location
- Employee must be a Singapore citizen
- Work location is remote in Singapore
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year university
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field
Required Skills
- 1 – 3 years of trading experience
- Strong computer skills with the ability to read and write code in at least one language and proficient in C++
- Robust development skillset including testing, debugging and problem solving
- Working knowledge of SQL
- Strong math aptitude, analytical and problem solving skills
- Quantitative background in math/stats, engineering or economics preferred
- Has demonstrated the ability to use sound judgment while trading
- Ability to react calmly and quickly in an electronic trading environment
- Mental discipline and ability to solve problems under pressure
- Can communicate effectively while under pressure
- Can adapt to changing situations with ease
- Capable of maintaining focus with a strong drive for success
- Ability to work on a competitive team
- Values teamwork but still can think and work independently
- Will dig in and be self-motivated and self-directed in personal growth and learning
- Learns new concepts quickly
- Maintains integrity at all times
Please note: only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for further screening and/or interviews. XR Trading does not hire candidates who are currently on a student visa or who now or in the future will require XR to sponsor them for employment visa. Thank you for your interest in XR Trading!
