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Junior Trader
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About Grasshopper
Grasshopper is a quantitative trading technology provider based in Singapore, and is the holding company of Grasshopper Asset Management. Our state-of-the-art technology, built from the ground up in-house, puts us at the forefront of developments in electronic trading. An unbroken record of consistency and profitability is underpinned by firm values of curiosity, empowerment and flexibility.
About Grasshopper Asset Management
Grasshopper Asset Management, a subsidiary of Grasshopper, is a Licensed Fund Management Company (LFMC) regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. With low-latency quantitative strategies, we generate diversified, stable and uncorrelated returns with an unbroken 18 year streak of profitability by maintaining multiple layers of algorithmic and manual risk controls.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Trader to join one of our trading teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing trades and monitoring the performance of our proprietary trading algorithms, working closely with our senior traders and developers to optimise trading strategies. The successful candidate should demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving and critical thinking.
As a key member of the Trading Team, you’ll:
- Execute trades across multiple exchanges and trading platforms
- Monitor the performance of trading algorithms and make adjustments according to market conditions
- Work with developers to implement and test new trading strategies, and make incremental improvements to the algos
- Manage day-to-day trading operations
- Conduct pre-trade and post-trade analysis
We’d love for you to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, computer science or a related field
- Previous experience on a trading or algo desk
- Experience with high-frequency trading strategies and algorithms
- Proficiency in Python
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Good communication skills
- Working knowledge of Linux
- Performs well independently and collectively as a team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
What we offer:
- 21 days annual leave
- An opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, fostering mentorship opportunities and personal growth
- Comprehensive Insurance Package with extended coverage for dependents
- Well stocked pantry
- Annual Dental & Wellness budget
- Gym membership
- Employee bonus referrals
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What you can expect working at Grasshopper:
At Grasshopper, you will be working in a diverse and dynamic environment with a flat hierarchy. With over 100 employees and 15 nationalities working in an open office, communication is essential to performance. To keep our edge as the “small giant” of trading technology, we give employees a high level of autonomy and encourage them to get creative, take risks, make mistakes and learn from them. The sprint is on!
Grasshopper is an equal opportunity employer.
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Quantitative Researcher
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About Grasshopper
Grasshopper is a quantitative trading technology provider based in Singapore, and is the holding company of Grasshopper Asset Management. Our state-of-the-art technology, built from the ground up in-house, puts us at the forefront of developments in electronic trading. An unbroken record of consistency and profitability is underpinned by firm values of curiosity, empowerment and flexibility.
About Grasshopper Asset Management
Grasshopper Asset Management, a subsidiary of Grasshopper, is a Licensed Fund Management Company (LFMC) regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. With low-latency quantitative strategies, we generate diversified, stable and uncorrelated returns with an unbroken 18 year streak of profitability by maintaining multiple layers of algorithmic and manual risk controls.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated Quant Researcher to be part of a new team. You will help design, analyse and refine statistical systematic trading strategies in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
This is a career-defining opportunity which will allow you to gain hands-on exposure to real trading systems, market microstructure, and quantitative research workflows whilst being one of the founding members of a new team.
As a key member of the Trading Team, you’ll:
- Research and improve existing systematic trading strategies across global equities, futures, commodities, or options
- Analyse large datasets of market microstructure, order book, and tick data to identify opportunities
- Develop, backtest, and optimise predictive models using modern statistical, econometric, and ML techniques
- Develop production-quality code to translate research insights into live trading systems
- Evaluate performance, quantitative risk management, and continuously refine existing strategies through data-driven iteration
- Contribute to the research infrastructure — simulation tools, data pipelines, and performance analytics
We’d love for you to have:
- 2-5 years of programming experience in Python (pandas, numpy, scipy), or statistical/machine learning tech-stack in another programming language that we can reuse/redirect you in Python/C++
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software fundamentals; demonstrable ability to turn quant ideas into working codes
- Familiarity with predictive statistics, machine learning, econometrics or time-series analysis, along with an interest in scientific methods for truth finding/hypothesis testing
- Bilingual English and Mandarin (spoken and written) competency to liaise with external stakeholders
- Basic knowledge of networking and Linux environments is a plus
- Basic knowledge of producing reproducible research is a plus
Nice to haves:
- Balance of pragmatism with a desire to see things done right and ambition to see new teams succeed and profit-share
- Open-minded, able to propose ideas, and provide constructive feedback on others' ideas
- Ability to reason under uncertainty, form hypotheses, test them empirically, and accept failure/post mortem
- Strong attention to detail and curiosity about how markets work
What we offer:
- 21 days annual leave
- An opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, fostering mentorship opportunities and personal growth
- Comprehensive Insurance Package with extended coverage for dependents
- Well stocked pantry
- Annual Dental & Wellness budget
- Gym membership
- Employee bonus referrals
#gam
What you can expect working at Grasshopper:
At Grasshopper, you will be working in a diverse and dynamic environment with a flat hierarchy. With over 100 employees and 15 nationalities working in an open office, communication is essential to performance. To keep our edge as the “small giant” of trading technology, we give employees a high level of autonomy and encourage them to get creative, take risks, make mistakes and learn from them. The sprint is on!
Grasshopper is an equal opportunity employer.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Grasshopper
Trader
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About Grasshopper
Grasshopper is a quantitative trading technology provider based in Singapore, and is the holding company of Grasshopper Asset Management. Our state-of-the-art technology, built from the ground up in-house, puts us at the forefront of developments in electronic trading. An unbroken record of consistency and profitability is underpinned by firm values of curiosity, empowerment and flexibility.
About Grasshopper Asset Management
Grasshopper Asset Management, a subsidiary of Grasshopper, is a Licensed Fund Management Company (LFMC) regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. With low-latency quantitative strategies, we generate diversified, stable and uncorrelated returns with an unbroken 18 year streak of profitability by maintaining multiple layers of algorithmic and manual risk controls.
Why we're looking:
We are expanding and seeking for an experienced Trader to join our team and help drive the success of our trading operations in the markets we cover. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in equity trading with intraday/day trading experience, with a deep understanding of financial markets and the ability to make informed and timely decisions.
As a key member of the Trading Team, you'll:
- Develop and execute intraday trading strategies ( < 24h holding period) in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Monitor market trends, news, and economic data to make informed trading decisions
- Master and execute trading algorithmic and discretionary strategies
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices in risk management
- Exercise discipline and ensure consistency by identifying and navigating trading risks and opportunities
We'd love for you to have:
- 3 - 5 years of relevant trading experience in a HFT and/or professional equity trading experience with a strong track record of success, with a proven P&L record
- Own or operate successful alphas/strategies
- Quick and decisive thinking and the ability to perform in a dynamic and stressful environment
- Knowledge of any programming language will be an added advantage i.e. Python
- A strong passion for competitive activities e.g. trading, games, sports
What we offer in return:
- 21 days annual leave
- An opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, fostering mentorship opportunities and personal growth
- Comprehensive Insurance Package with extended coverage for dependents
- Well stocked pantry
- Annual Dental & Wellness budget
- Gym membership
- Competitive Compensation
#gam
What you can expect working at Grasshopper:
At Grasshopper, you will be working in a diverse and dynamic environment with a flat hierarchy. With over 100 employees and 15 nationalities working in an open office, communication is essential to performance. To keep our edge as the “small giant” of trading technology, we give employees a high level of autonomy and encourage them to get creative, take risks, make mistakes and learn from them. The sprint is on!
Grasshopper is an equal opportunity employer.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Grasshopper
Portfolio Manager
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About Grasshopper
Grasshopper is a quantitative trading technology provider based in Singapore, and is the holding company of Grasshopper Asset Management. Our state-of-the-art technology, built from the ground up in-house, puts us at the forefront of developments in electronic trading. An unbroken record of consistency and profitability is underpinned by firm values of curiosity, empowerment and flexibility.
About Grasshopper Asset Management
Grasshopper Asset Management, a subsidiary of Grasshopper, is a Licensed Fund Management Company (LFMC) regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. With low-latency quantitative strategies, we generate diversified, stable and uncorrelated returns with an unbroken 18 year streak of profitability by maintaining multiple layers of algorithmic and manual risk controls.
Why we're looking:
We are expanding and seeking for experienced Senior HFT Traders or Portfolio Managers to join our team and help drive the success of our trading operations Asia.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in high-frequency trading and portfolio management, with a deep understanding of financial markets and the ability to make informed and timely decisions.
What you'll be working on:
- Developing and executing high-frequency or intraday trading strategies (with < 24h holding period) in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Managing and optimising trading algorithms and systems, utilising quantitative analysis to identify and capitalise on market opportunities
- Collaborating closely with our trading, research, and technology teams to develop and refine trading models and strategies
- Monitoring market conditions and adjust trading strategies as necessary to stay ahead of changing trends and dynamics
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices in risk management
We'd love for you to have:
- Professional experience in high-frequency trading or portfolio management, with a strong track record of success, with a P&L of > USD 2mil/year
- Own or operate successful alphas/strategies, and be willing to bring them over to Grasshopper
- Experience with index roll or index arb strats may be considered
- Deep knowledge of financial markets and trading technology, with experience trading in Japan OSE or TSE, Singapore SGX, Malaysia Bursa, Thailand SET, USA CME Futures, Australia ASX, Taiwan TWSE or India NSE or BSE.
- Candidates with professional trading experience in Hong Kong HKEX, China SHFE or DCE, Korea KRX, may also be considered
- Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to use data and models to drive trading decisions
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex trading strategies and market insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
What we offer in return:
- 21 days annual leave
- An opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, fostering mentorship opportunities and personal growth
- Comprehensive Insurance Package with extended coverage for dependents
- Well stocked pantry
- Annual Dental & Wellness budget
- Gym membership
- Competitive compensation
#gam
What you can expect working at Grasshopper:
At Grasshopper, you will be working in a diverse and dynamic environment with a flat hierarchy. With over 100 employees and 15 nationalities working in an open office, communication is essential to performance. To keep our edge as the “small giant” of trading technology, we give employees a high level of autonomy and encourage them to get creative, take risks, make mistakes and learn from them. The sprint is on!
Grasshopper is an equal opportunity employer.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Grasshopper