Trade Operations Associate

Overview

About Graviton Research Capital: Graviton Research Capital is a cutting-edge high-frequency trading (HFT) firm that leverages technology, quantitative research and algorithms to trade in global markets. Our team consists of world-class technologists, researchers and traders who collaborate to push the boundaries of automated trading.

Role Overview
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We’re looking for a Trade Operations Associate to join our Singapore team and become a key player on the Central Trading Desk
. The Central Trading Desk is a newly formed team responsible for real-time oversight of all algorithms and trading strategies globally. This team interfaces with brokers and exchanges externally, and with technology, researchers, risk management, compliance, and business development teams internally. In this role, you’ll design and refine systems that keep live trading running smoothly—where milliseconds matter—and build real-time monitoring tools and automate critical workflows.

• Act as the first line of defense for alerts, rejects, and outages, and be the primary point of contact for brokers and exchanges on live issues that impact trading. Undertake risk-reducing trades when required and ensure end-of-day processes.
• Build and enhance real-time trade monitoring systems for live and post-trade environments to drive faster data analysis and quicker issue resolution.
• Automate critical processes such as position reconciliation and locate borrowing to reduce manual effort and boost operational efficiency.
• Conduct advanced trading algorithm analyses to optimize execution strategies and improve trading efficiency.
• Leverage expertise in systematic trading systems to enhance financial data management and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with traders, exchanges/PBs, developers, and risk managers to improve operational workflows and reduce processing times.
• Monitor and resolve trade discrepancies to support smooth settlement processes.
• Communicate clearly on incidents, resolutions, and process improvements to ensure clarity.

• Bachelor’s degree from a Tier 1 Singaporean university (Computer Science/Electrical/Mathematics/Finance/Business Analytics, or related fields preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in trade operations, trade support, data engineering, or trading development is advantageous.
• Strong programming skills in Python for automation and data analytics.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and instruments, electronic and algorithmic trading.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and make quick decisions in a live trading environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Work in a high-performance, data-driven trading environment.
• Gain exposure to high-frequency trading strategies and risk management.
• Collaborate with leading minds in quantitative finance and technology.
• Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Employment opportunities and job offers at Graviton Research Capital will come from Graviton Research Capital’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Do not provide sensitive personal information to unknown recipients. Our email domain is  The official website to find and apply for job openings is