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This sector includes all our trading jobs.

Trading roles involve tracking the markets and buying and selling the products at the touch of a button. The products you trade (eg, equities, foreign exchange, or commodities) and the kind of trader you are will define your trading career.

Trader roles come in several types:

Flow traders: People who buy and sell financial products on behalf of a bank's clients.

Proprietary (or 'prop') traders: A select group of elite traders who are given licence to trade with the bank's own money.

Execution traders: Traders who do little else than place trades on behalf of analysts and fund managers.

Sales traders: A kind of hybrid between salespeople and traders - they recommend products to clients and then execute the trades resulting from their recommendations.

Trading roles have been profoundly influenced by the rise of technology over the last decade, but investment banks also recruit for separate electronic trading divisions.

The introduction of electronic trading has dramatically reduced trade execution speeds, along with the cost of transactions, and that there's increased transparency in the markets. The use of algorithms - computer systems which decide on price, timing and quantity of an order - also meant that the average trade size fell.

The emergence of automation transformed the market from one where a great deal of human-intermediation was required into one where computers largely do the work in executing and processing trades. As a result a larger number of traditional trading roles were eliminated; however, electronic trading has also created a range of new positions and careers in trading.

These new finance jobs in trading include:

Quantitative analysts: Quants are maths geniuses, and they are the key to gaining an edge in e-trading. Quant jobs include designing, developing and implementing execution algorithms using a mathematical approach to identify investment opportunities and strategies in the market.

Consultants: A consulting job is all about keeping clients satisfied. Consultants run various statistical reports, including transaction cost analysis and trade reports, to ensure that clients are using trading tools in the most effective way. Consultants also offer tips on how to improve performance.

Sales traders: It's the sales trader's job to facilitate the execution of trades for clients, while also offering a menu of the bank's e-trading products and facilitating a customer's decision on what is the best one to suit their needs. It's a combination of marketing and client relationship management. Banks also hire for pure sales roles.

Market structure jobs: This is a research-led role; market structure professionals analyse upcoming regulatory changes and macro trends and their potential effect on the trading environment.

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Tea & Beverage Trader - Singapore, South East Asia Selby Jennings Singapore (Licence No. 11S3033) Highly Competitive Singapore 17 May 12

Tea Procurement, trading, logistics Manager, Physical, Tea, Beverage, Soft Commodities, Asia – Singapore:

Equity Derivatives / Options - Prop Trader – Hong Kong, North Asia Region Selby Jennings Singapore (Licence No. 11S3033) $Excellent base + uncapped performance l... Singapore 17 May 12

A top proprietary trading firm in Hong Kong is currently seeking an experienced equity derivative proprietary ...

Equity Exotics Derivatives Trader - Asia - Singapore, South East Asia Selby Jennings Singapore (Licence No. 11S3033) Base salary Singapore 17 May 12

Equity, Derivatives, Trading, Exotics Products, Location: Singapore, Asia Highly Competitive

Trader – Grains, Agricultural products, Salary: Highly Competitive, (Grains, Wheat, Protein, Pulses, Physical) | Asia | Selby Jennings Commodities Highly Competitive Singapore 16 May 12

A leading Agricultural trade house based in Asia is expanding their Singapore office. The company already has ...

Junior Risk Manager Flow Traders Asia Pte Ltd. Negotiable Singapore 16 May 12

In this challenging position you will be part of the Middle Office / Risk Team, contributing to risk awareness...

FICC / FX algorithmic quant trader Tier one group Not Disclosed Highly Competitive + % of PnL Singapore 16 May 12

Active role interviewing now. A market leading investment Bank is looking to expand its FX / FICC e-trading bu...

Trader – Junior Base Metal Trader, Derivative, Mandarin, Chinese, Options, LME, Singapore, Asia, Salary: Highly Competitive Selby Jennings Commodities Highly Competitive Singapore 16 May 12

I am working on a very exciting opportunity with a leading Investment Bank who is seeking a junior base metal ...

Trading firm - Database Administrator Kelly IT Resources Singapore (Licence No. 01C4394) Competitive Singapore 16 May 12

A large energy trading firm is looking for a "best in class" DBA to be based in Singapore and form part of a '...

Senior Asian NDF Trader Profusion Group Based on experience Singapore 16 May 12

Seeking a proven Asian NDF Trader to join a bank in either Singapore or Hong Kong

Client Support Analyst OpenLink Competitive + bonus scheme Singapore 15 May 12

Client support analyst for daily production and implementation support on OpenLink's Trading and Risk Manageme...

X4 Software Engineers - Sydney/ Singapore - Global Trading Firm Aurec Excellent Package + Bonus + Relocation Singapore 15 May 12

Int Prop HF Trading Firm are expanding. Software Engineers required for multiple roles through Asia. Full Relo...

Project Manager/ Business Analyst - Global Private Bank (12 month contract) Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd (11C3721) SG$150,000 Singapore 15 May 12

European Private Bank with strong Asian presence is looking for a project manager to join their strategy team ...

C++ Developers – Algorithmic Trading Hays Finance Technology Singapore Attractive Base + Variable Annual Bonus... Singapore 15 May 12

Sit beside traders to build algorithmic trading applications on C++/Linux server-side, and watch your code dir...

C++ Developer Hudson River Trading highly competitive base + bonus Singapore 14 May 12

HRT is looking for all-star programmers who love to code and like to see their hard work rewarded through reco...

Senior Short Dated FX Quant (Asia) Anson Mccade Very Competitive plus bonus! Singapore 14 May 12

A major Investment Bank is looking to grow its Asia based business and is looking to hire a senior short dated...

Emissions - Commodities- Structurer - Originator MHI | Mai Hunter International COMPETITIVE Singapore 14 May 12

This large global investment bank is looking for an associate or VP level structuring or origination candidate...

Director, Finance Business Manager (Structured FX) Kaskal Executive $280k to $300k+Bonus+Benefits Singapore 14 May 12

This unique Business partnering role, presenting the successful candidate with an opportunity to influence the...

Junior Software Developer Not Disclosed Competitive Singapore 14 May 12

An opportunity for a Junior Software Developer to join a leading financial trading company in Singapore.

Agri / Soft Commodities Marketer - Singapore Selby Jennings Commodities Highly Competitive Singapore 14 May 12

Soft's / Agricultural Commodities Sales, Marketer, Physical, Derivatives, Supply Chain Management, Asia – Sing...

Java Development Opportunities –up to AVP level for a Global Bank's Trading platform Comtel Search (Licence no. 08C3672) Very Attractive Singapore 14 May 12

Comtel Search is the executive search division of Comtel Solutions. We are the search firm of choice for clien...

Business Development Manager – Front Office Trading Solutions – Kuala Lumpur Sterling Search Highly Competitive Package (base + uncap... Singapore 14 May 12

One of the leading global providers of Front Office Trading Technology is searching for a Sales to join their ...

Commodities Market Risk Manager RGF HR Agent Pte Ltd (Licence No. 10C2978) Competitive Base & Bonus Singapore 11 May 12

A leading commodities trading firm are seeking an experienced Market Risk Manager for their Singapore office. ...

Senior Agricultural/Oilseed Trader - Hedge Fund NJF Search International Highly competitive Singapore 10 May 12

Prestigious Commodity Hedge Fund is looking on an experience Oilseed Trader to join their team in Singapore.

Middle Office Associate Flow Traders Asia Negotiable Singapore 08 May 12

As a part of the Middle Office team you are not only responsible for the day-to-day Middle Office Operations (...

Fixed Income Electronics Trading Sales - Buyside Bloomberg NA Singapore 08 May 12

Bloomberg's Global Fixed Income Electronic Trading Business is expanding rapidly and we have an exciting oppor...

Pricing Service Specialist Thomson Reuters not disclosed Singapore 07 May 12

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Head of Asian LNG Trading Webber Chase Ltd Excellent - Candidate Specific Singapore 02 May 12

Leading trading house seeks Head of Asian LNG Trading.

Front Office JAVA / C++ Developer (Support) Flow Traders Asia Pte Ltd. Negotiable Singapore 30 Apr 12

Work in a fast-paced environment where anticipation on evolving trader and market demands is key. Design & imp...

Linux System Engineer Flow Traders Asia Negotiable Singapore 23 Apr 12

In this position you participate in a team of subject matter experts in regards to System Engineering and tech...

TREASURY IT-SENIOR PRE-SALES CONSULTANT Charterhouse Partnership Market Standards Singapore 09 Apr 12

My client, a major player in the Financial Services industry is looking for a Treasury IT- Pre sales Consultan...

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