Company Overview
ACG Management Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based investment firm founded in 2009, specializing in multi-manager strategies with fundamental long/short, market-neutral approaches across Japanese, APAC, and U.S. equities, supported by a team of around 40 professionals.
Job Summary
The Execution Trader with an Asian Equities/Macro background will execute trades across APAC and U.S. markets, collaborate with portfolio managers and brokers to optimize execution, monitor risk, and support investment operations and process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Execute Macro Trading strategies across asset classes including FX, Rates, Equities, Commodities, and Credit products to achieve optimal trading outcomes
- Collaborate with portfolio managers and brokers to develop and implement trade execution strategies that enhance trading performance
- Monitor and enforce compliance with risk limits and internal guidelines to maintain disciplined and controlled trading practices
- Analyze intraday market conditions to adjust execution strategies for improved trading results
- Reconcile data between Order and Execution Management Systems (OEMS) and Portfolio Management Systems (PMS) to ensure data accuracy and integrity
- Prepare monthly market and investor reports to communicate trading activities and market trends to stakeholders effectively
- Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives to increase operational efficiency and reduce manual effort
- Provide cross-functional support to risk management, marketing, and other teams to facilitate smooth operations and collaboration
Required competencies and certifications
- Prior experience in Macro Trading OR Asian Equity Trading (specifically Hong Kong, China, Korea, Taiwan, India) within a sell-side or buy-side institution
- Flexibility to shift work
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Communicate effectively in Japanese (JLPT N3 or equivalent) to support collaboration with Portfolio Managers
- Utilize VBA, Python, and/or SQL to automate processes and perform data analysis for operational efficiency
- Use advanced Excel skills to conduct detailed analysis and generate reports
- Manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently in a fast-paced trading environment
- Maintain strong attention to detail and risk awareness to uphold trading discipline
- Collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment to support cross-functional goals
