
Business Development Manager
Location:
Singapore
Entity:
CF&E Proprietary Trading
Description
CF&E Proprietary Trading is hiring a Business Development Manager in our Singapore office. This role will support CF&E Proprietary Trading’s Singapore equities and derivatives business and help guide the continued development of our Singapore platform.
The right candidate is an enthusiastic learner with a keen interest in both trading and technology.
In this role, you will be exposed to the inner workings of automated trading across multiple asset classes and geographies. You will interact with exchanges, broker-dealers, clearing firms, and technology service providers. Additionally, you'll support CF&E Proprietary Trading’s day-to-day business in collaboration with many internal teams, including Core Technology, Systems, Algo, Clearing, Post-trade, and Compliance.
Culture
CF&E Proprietary Trading brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
At CF&E Proprietary Trading we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from CF&E Proprietary Trading veterans and new hires alike. At CF&E Proprietary Trading we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
Feel like you belong at CF&E Proprietary Trading? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. CF&E Proprietary Trading is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. CF&E Proprietary Trading is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.
Qualification
• Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, or business administration preferred
• 5+ years of previous work experience at a financial institution and/or trading firm
• Experience with Asia equity and/or derivatives trading and market structure
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• A strong work ethic and desire to see complex projects from conception to completion
• Strong attention to detail
• Keen interest in technology and trading is mandatory
• Ability to work across disciplines and quickly transition from one project to another
• Ability to use either Excel or Python tools to analyze data and answer business questions preferred
Annual base salary range of KRW80 million to KRW90 million. Pay (base and bonus) may vary depending on job-related skills and experience. A sign-on and discretionary performance bonus may be provided as part of the total compensation package, in addition to company-paid medical and other benefits.
Responsibilities
• Support CF&E Proprietary Trading’s Business Development team with analysis, research, and day-to-day activities
• Liaise with third parties (exchanges, regulators, clearing firms, brokers, banks, etc.)
• Deploy trading strategies across Asia markets by liaising with exchanges, brokers, and clearing firms
• Assist with technology releases, new initiatives, and troubleshooting
• Work with technical teams to automate processes when required
• Ensure accuracy of external data, communicate with external data providers when discrepancies are found, and work toward resolutions
• Monitor post-trade performance and trade bookings throughout the entire trade lifecycle
• Manage and mitigate internal and external risks
