Associate, Trade Operations [1 Year Contract]

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks an Associate to join our Post Trade Operations team in   Singapore on a contractual basis for a period of 1 year.  We are looking for a subject matter expert with strong operational knowledge of the markets who will be a self-starter tasked with driving a top-tier service for our trading teams.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a subject matter expert supporting clearing and settlement processes across a range of asset classes like Equity, Options, derivatives, FX, and commodities

• Liaising with both internal teams and external exchanges to scope new processes, troubleshoot ad-hoc problems, and propose continuous improvements
• Daily affirmating and reconciliation of position and cash activity, minimizing operational risk and maximizing straight-through processing 
• Monitoring and reporting of daily PnL for various markets to senior management
• Investigating and resolving of queries raised by trading desks, other departments, and counterparties
• Building business intelligence reports regarding operational activities for management
• Assisting in automation efforts and process improvements

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or other related fields; CFA a plus
• Entrepreneurial spirit and an enthusiasm for continuous learning
• 2-3 years of experience in capital markets or crypto operations
• Extensive communication across trading teams and software development teams
• The desire for a fast-paced environment and “to wear multiple hats”
• High-level MS Excel knowledge is a must, as is comfort with Vlookups, Pivot Tables, and conditional statements
• Experience with workflow management software, such as JIRA
• Experience in financial and crypto markets is a plus

Benefits 

Tower continues to enhance the in-house trading system and strategies that have positioned the firm as a leader in the thriving field of quantitative trading. While Tower offers challenges and rewards rivaling those of any Wall Street firm, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary 
• 5 weeks of paid vacation per year
• Breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
• Free events and workshops

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.