Job Description

With the investments we’ve made and growth in the firm, now is the time to be at XY Capital and we are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our trading team. We seek a candidate with the experience and leadership in trading across the Asian and Global markets.  This candidate will use their experience to help set up and lead a new trading desk. We employ various strategies utilizing our proprietary quant. models and aim to broaden our portfolio with new products and markets.  This role will report to the CEO and will be a key member of the XY Capital staff as we continue to grow and scale.

Responsibilities:

• Lead creation of new trading desk
• Actively trade across various products and markets
• Introduce new trading ideas and assist to develop new trading models
• Work with CEO to implement and test trading strategies
• Analyze trading performance and recommend improvements
• Help manage and coach growing team of traders
• Drive collaboration with developers to update and refine algorithms
• Ad hoc projects

Requirements: 

• Degree in Finance, Math, Economics, or Computer Science preferred
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in proprietary or hedge fund firm
• Proven track record of performance in equity/options trading
• Prior management experience is a plus
• Self-starter that can lead and work independently
• Must be able to balance many tasks, be a strong decision maker, and maintain high ethical integrity
• Ability to work in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment
• Strong command of spoken and written English

To apply, please send your detailed resume including your current and expected salary via Jobsdb or apply at our website: www.xycapitalgroup.com