Associate Director, Trading

Role Overview: You will be part of the Execution Consulting Team within the Equities Algo Strategists Group at CSI, a leading algorithmic trading brokerage in APAC. Your role will involve providing execution consultancy services to equity sales traders and clients across regions and channels, with a focus on innovation and a data-driven approach to trading. Collaborating with the quants and developers, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of quantitative algorithmic trading strategies. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain data sourcing, validation, and pipelining infrastructure - Manage analytics calculators, automated reporting, and dashboard tools - Conduct Transaction Cost Analysis for client trading flow and offer optimization advice - Create thought leadership content on market microstructure, regulatory trends, and product evolution - Address internal and external data and analysis requests - Evaluate overall platform performance Qualifications Required: - Masters degree in mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline - Minimum four years of relevant experience with quantitative tools and data analysis skills, preferably in financial markets - Strong programming skills in Python, basic knowledge of SQL; familiarity with q/kdb+ is a plus - Working knowledge of finance and equity trading principles - Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to work independently - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Additional Company Details: CSI has been at the forefront of algorithmic trading in APAC since 2016, utilizing advanced machine learning techniques in its ADAPTIVE trading algorithms. The company fosters a collaborative culture where every individual is valued and encouraged to make a meaningful impact. Role Overview: You will be part of the Execution Consulting Team within the Equities Algo Strategists Group at CSI, a leading algorithmic trading brokerage in APAC. Your role will involve providing execution consultancy services to equity sales traders and clients across regions and channels, with a focus on innovation and a data-driven approach to trading. Collaborating with the quants and developers, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of quantitative algorithmic trading strategies. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain data sourcing, validation, and pipelining infrastructure - Manage analytics calculators, automated reporting, and dashboard tools - Conduct Transaction Cost Analysis for client trading flow and offer optimization advice - Create thought leadership content on market microstructure, regulatory trends, and product evolution - Address internal and external data and analysis requests - Evaluate overall platform performance Qualifications Required: - Masters degree in mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline - Minimum four years of relevant experience with quantitative tools and data analysis skills, preferably in financial markets - Strong programming skills in Python, basic knowledge of SQL; familiarity with q/kdb+ is a plus - Working knowledge of finance and equity trading principles - Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to work independently - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Additional Company Details: CSI has been at the forefront of algorithmic trading in APAC since 2016, utilizing advanced machine learning techniques in its ADAPTIVE trading algorithms. The company fosters a collaborative culture where every individual is valued and encouraged to make a meaningful impact.