Trading Operations Engineer

Location Singapore
Discipline: Hedge Funds & Proprietary Trading
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Ilayda Gwillim

Contact email: ilayda.gwillim@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 3582
Published: 1 day ago

Trade Operations Engineer | Singapore

About the Role

A global prop trading firm is seeking a Trade Operations Engineer to join its Singapore team. This position sits at the centre of the firm’s trading infrastructure — ensuring smooth, reliable, and efficient operations across multiple global markets.

You’ll be responsible for monitoring live trading systems, managing risk in real time, and supporting mission-critical technology that drives the firm’s trading strategies. The role blends elements of technical support, software engineering, and operational oversight, offering an excellent opportunity to develop a deep understanding of high-performance trading systems.


Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee live trading environments and maintain system reliability during market hours.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve time-sensitive production issues with accuracy and composure.

  • Assist with the deployment, configuration, and optimisation of trading applications.

  • Contribute to internal development by implementing small-scale code updates, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

  • Collaborate closely with traders, developers, and infrastructure teams to enhance automation, monitoring, and workflow efficiency.

  • Participate in a shared rotation to provide trading coverage during key market hours.


What They're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

  • Strong technical curiosity and a genuine interest in financial markets and trading systems.

  • Proficiency in C++ or another statically typed programming language.

  • Experience working in a Linux environment and comfortable with basic scripting or command-line operations.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

  • Collaborative mindset with strong communication and a low-ego, team-first attitude.

  • Willingness to work flexible hours to support global trading activity.