Location: Hong Kong / Singapore
Venture Search is partnering with a high-performance proprietary trading firm that is expanding across the APAC region. Known for its tech-first, research-driven culture, the firm provides traders with access to cutting-edge infrastructure, rapid strategy deployment, and a highly collaborative environment. As part of this growth, they are looking to hire an experienced Korean Markets Trader to drive trading initiatives across Korean equities and derivatives. While the firm has a preference for HFT strategies, it is also open to considering MFT strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage systematic and/or discretionary trading strategies focused on Korean equities, futures, and options
- Monitor market conditions, identify inefficiencies, and execute trades across multiple venues
- Collaborate with quant researchers, developers, and data engineers to optimise execution and performance
- Leverage proprietary tools and infrastructure to scale and refine strategies
- Stay informed on market structure, regulatory developments, and exchange-specific nuances in Korea
Requirements:
- 3+ years of trading experience with strong exposure to Korean financial markets (KOSPI/KOSDAQ, index futures, options, or single stocks)
- 30% ROC
- +3 Sharpe
- Strong understanding of market microstructure and trading venues in Korea
- Proficiency in Python and/or other relevant scripting languages
- Prior experience at a proprietary trading firm, or hedge fund
- Ability to work cross-functionally with research and engineering teams