Risk Associate

A prestigious global quantitative trading firm is seeking a Risk Associate to join its Singapore office, offering you the chance to work at the forefront of electronic trading and market risk management. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a highly respected organisation renowned for its world-class technology platform, collaborative culture, and commitment to empowering employees.

What you'll do:

As a Risk Associate in this leading quantitative trading environment based in Singapore, you will be entrusted with safeguarding the integrity of electronic trading operations through vigilant risk oversight.

• Provide comprehensive risk oversight for electronic trading activities, ensuring that all market risks are identified, monitored, and controlled in real time across multiple strategies.
• Assist the Regional Head of Risk and collaborate with the wider team to oversee daily trading operations, ensuring that potential risks in the production environment are promptly escalated and resolved.
• Monitor electronic trading risks continuously by utilising advanced analytical tools and escalate any issues or anomalies swiftly to maintain robust risk controls.
• Design, maintain, and review sophisticated risk limit frameworks as well as stress-testing methodologies to assess exposure under various market scenarios including dislocations and correlation shifts.
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Core Engineering, Business Management, and Operations teams to address trading-related risk issues efficiently and collaboratively.
• Provide governance across trade lifecycle events and new initiatives by identifying material risks early on, quantifying exposures accurately, escalating concerns appropriately, and supporting effective mitigation strategies.
• Support enhancements to electronic trading risk controls by partnering with Risk Management and Technology teams to improve control design, monitoring systems, alerting mechanisms, and automation processes.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses such as stress tests, margin reviews, back-testing exercises, and scenario analyses to inform limit governance decisions and support senior risk forums.

What you bring:

To excel as a Risk Associate in this esteemed quantitative trading firm’s Singapore office, you will bring proven experience from similar roles where you have demonstrated both technical prowess and interpersonal sensitivity.

• A strong academic background with at least a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, engineering, computer science, physics or another quantitative discipline; holding a master’s degree is highly regarded.
• Between two to five years’ experience working in an electronic trading risk function within sell-side or buy-side institutions or proprietary/quantitative/digital asset environments.
• Demonstrated ability to apply sound judgement when assessing complex portfolios while constructively challenging assumptions made by trading teams.
• Proven experience collaborating effectively with colleagues from trading desks as well as business management, compliance functions, and technology groups within automated environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Python programming coupled with solid SQL/database skills for data analysis and reporting purposes.
• Exceptional analytical abilities combined with meticulous attention to detail when reviewing large datasets or designing new frameworks.
• A proactive approach towards learning new concepts quickly while constructively questioning existing processes for continual improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills enabling clear articulation of complex ideas across diverse audiences.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the most respected names in global quantitative finance due to its unwavering focus on technological excellence and employee empowerment. With over two decades of sustained success built upon innovative research platforms and independent team structures, it offers unparalleled opportunities for personal growth within an inclusive community of talented professionals. Employees benefit from access to cutting-edge resources—including state-of-the-art infrastructure for low-latency trading—and enjoy generous support for ongoing training initiatives designed to keep skills sharp amid rapid industry change. The company’s culture is defined by openness: ideas are welcomed from every level; achievements are celebrated collectively; diversity is embraced as essential for long-term progress. Flexible working arrangements further enhance work-life balance while fostering an atmosphere where everyone feels valued for their unique contributions. For those seeking not just a job but a fulfilling career journey surrounded by knowledgeable peers who genuinely care about each other’s success—this is truly an outstanding place to belong.

What's next:

If you are ready to advance your career as a trusted partner in quantitative finance while making meaningful contributions within an inspiring team environment—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding challenge awaits.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
ROC No.: 199706961E | EA Licence No.: 03C5451
EA Registration No.: R22105333 Nur Humaira Binte Jamall Abd Nassir