Head of Asia Execution Trading - Singapore

We are looking for a driven and experienced Product Owner / Technical Business Analyst to oversee the full lifecycle delivery of trading capabilities across front-to-back workflows. This hybrid role combines product ownership, technical fluency, and business analysis—acting as a vital link between front-office users (e.g., traders, portfolio managers, relationship managers) and technology teams.

You will play a key role in enhancing our digital trading tools, streamlining order workflows, and integrating with market infrastructure (e.g., OMS/EMS platforms, FIX connectivity, order validation engines, and core banking systems).

Key Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the Product Manager to shape and prioritize the product backlog aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and communicate the product roadmap to business, compliance, and technology stakeholders
• Advocate for scalable, intuitive, and efficient trading tools and workflows
• Drive user adoption through change management, training, and stakeholder engagement
• Collect and refine requirements from a range of users including traders, portfolio managers, investment advisors, and middle office teams
• Document current vs. target state workflows (e.g., order entry, allocations, compliance, execution)
• Convert business needs into actionable specifications for engineering teams
• Support testing efforts including UAT, regression testing, and feature validation
• Understand data models and mappings required for integrating systems, APIs, and services (e.g., instruments, orders, portfolios, clients)
• Partner with developers and architects to address key integration points such as OMS/EMS, FIX gateways, and market data feeds
• Collaborate with QA and development teams to ensure high-quality, timely delivery
• Manage key stakeholders across Front Office, Technology, various Business teams and vendors

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in trading platforms, capital markets, or front-office technologies
• Proven background as a Product Owner or Technical Business Analyst within Agile/DevOps environments
• Strong understanding of financial instruments (equities, bonds, FX, structured products)
• Hands-on experience with OMS/EMS platforms, FIX protocol, and market connectivity
• Excellent stakeholder communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Comfortable translating complex technical concepts into business-facing materials (e.g., PowerPoint, Miro, Excel)
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Swagger/Postman, and SQL is a plus

We are looking for an experienced Senior Storage Engineer with a strong background in enterprise storage systems, SAN infrastructure, and hybrid storage technologies. In this role, you will manage, develop, and optimize our enterprise storage platforms (including IBM FlashSystem, NetApp, PureStorage, and Cloudian), support project activities, and ensure reliable storage solutions across the organization.

You should have solid experience in storage and SAN management, including provisioning block, object, and archive storage using SAN, LAN, and iSCSI technologies. Experience with Linux system administration and/or network engineering is essential, as is expertise in capacity planning and the automation of operational tasks. Familiarity with VMware environments and hybrid storage architectures is an advantage. You should also be comfortable collaborating across teams and acting as second-level support, including on-call responsibilities. Strong analytical skills, a hands-on mindset, and the ability to work independently are key to success in this role. Fluency in English and a very good command of German are required.

Apply now, or feel free to reach out to me directly at: milica.vucetic@nicollcurtin.com

Our financial services client based in Galway is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their team on a 12 month initial contract basis. The role is a hybrid position with a lucrative rate.

What I'm Looking For:

• At least 5 years of solid experience working with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, including advanced query development
• Strong analytical mindset with a passion for data exploration and interpretation
• Proven ability to optimize SQL and PL/SQL performance for large-scale systems
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a collaborative, iterative approach to development

Skills That Set You Apart:

• Understanding of relational database design and logical data modelling principles
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum teams, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Comfortable using version control systems in a team-based development environment

Bonus Experience That Gives You an Edge:

While this role is primarily database-centric, experience in the following areas will make you stand out:

• Object-oriented programming skills, especially in Java or Python, and familiarity with Spring Boot
• Exposure to cloud-native development using AWS, containers, CI/CD pipelines, and Lambda functions
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and working with microservices and 12-factor app principles

**Please note that only candidates with a stamp 4/EU citizenship will be considered**

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and people-focused Office Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure a smooth working environment for our team. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in hospitality, and we are open to fresh graduates who are eager to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• MAINLY to look after the team and their needs such as;

• Manage office administration tasks, including food and beverage services.

• Oversee inventory management and stock levels of office supplies.

• Communicate effectively with vendors, primarily in Cantonese (majority) / English.

• Foster a positive and engaging office environment.

• Maintain organized records of supplies and inventory.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferred).

• Experience: Previous experience in office administration or hospitality is a plus; fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Language Proficiency:

• Must be fluent in Cantonese; Mandarin is a plus.

• Proficient in English.

Are you an experienced Business Analyst?

Do you enjoy working on banking and trade management topics?

Then the role of Market Business Analyst might be a great fit for you!

Our client an established bank is seeking an expert in trade lifecycle and BCP-related enhancements.

As a Market Business Analyst your focus is going to be on FINDUR.

As a Senior Business Analyst, focusing on FINDUR you’ll bring your in-depth knowledge of FINDUR and banking workflows to support their second‑wave initiative focused on business continuity and disaster recovery.

Setting:

As part of the FINDUR team, you’ll work closely with FINDUR Developers, Product Managers, ITS, Compliance, and various banking functions to design and deliver industry-leading solutions.

Focus:

You will lead business-process analysis, requirement gathering, specification writing, and hands-on testing—ensuring our FINDUR platform meets both functional and technical expectations.

Background:

To succeed in this role, you need at least five years’ experience as a Business Analyst in a banking IT environment, with a deep understanding of FINDUR (trade capture, risk, settlement, reporting), and familiarity with end-to-end trade management and BCP recovery processes.

As a Business Analyst you will design end‑to‑end business processes in the FINDUR trading application, translate business needs into clear business requirement documents (BRDs), functional specs, and user stories, collaborate with design teams to convert requirements into detailed technical specifications, and interface with other IT functions (integration, change control, standards) as needed.

General Information

• Start Date: ASAP (latest by 01.09.2025)
• End Date: 31.03.2026 (extension is possible)
• Location: Basel
• Workload: 100%

Must-Haves

• Minimum 5 years’ BA experience supporting trade/business applications in banking including independently running workshops and producing requirement artifacts.
• Deep Findur expertise (trade capture, risk analysis, settlement, reporting) and knowledge of its integration with systems like accounting, risk, and market data platforms.
• Track record of delivering successful, large-scale projects from requirements gathering through deployment and post-launch support.
• Good understanding of the full trade lifecycle and Business Continuity Planning.

For more information about this Findur Senior Business Analyst opportunity or any other roles I’m working on please send your CV to:

📧 vuk.susa-stupar@nicollcurtin.com

📞+41 43 508 26 71

We are working with an established hedge fund based in Hong Kong, specializing in semi-systematic strategies. They are a driven team who are dedicated to exploring cutting-edge innovations and promoting a culture of collaborative thinking.

We are looking for a talented PYTHON Software Developer with strong programming skills and outstanding problem-solving capabilities to become a vital part of our dynamic team.

Role:

• Create, develop, and maintain efficient trading software applications to enhance business processes and boost efficiency.
• Set up and manage smooth data flows between systems, ensuring data accuracy and performance.
• Work closely with the investment team and other groups to find and fix business problems using creative software solutions.

MUST have:

• SOLD coding skills in Python .
• Strong interest in keeping up with new tech trends and innovations.
• Good Communication skills and able to express ideas clearly and work well with others.
• Team Player: Able to work well in small teams, helping to create a positive and productive environment.

The hiring client is a Global Technology Company and is one of the biggest names in the world.

THIS IS A 10-MONTH CONTRACT ROLE

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement/Sourcing Specialist to support a dynamic global outsourcing team. This role will provide critical support in contract operations, sourcing lifecycle management, and data-driven performance tracking.

This is a high-impact opportunity to work closely with internal and external stakeholders, supporting vendor-related initiatives and creating tools to drive transparency and efficiency across sourcing and procurement functions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contracts & Vendor Operations
• Review and manage contracts for services (e.g. content moderation), including bid evaluation, amendments, and supplier performance tracking.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure contractual obligations are met and vendor services are delivered on time.
• Process Mapping & Optimization
• Map end-to-end sourcing and procurement processes from onboarding to offboarding.
• Identify inefficiencies, propose improvements, and work with internal stakeholders to standardize workflows.
• Dashboarding & Performance Analytics
• Consolidate unstructured data from multiple sources and create dashboards and scorecards to track spend and vendor performance.
• Collaborate with the developer/innovation team to automate reporting and improve visibility into key sourcing metrics.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in sourcing, procurement, or contract management, with a proven track record of managing vendor relationships and supporting complex service contracts.
• Experience in large-scale environments (such as MNCs or tech companies) is preferred due to the global scope and pace of operations.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement dashboards and performance scorecards using tools like Tableau, Excel, or Google Sheets.
• You should be able to gather data from fragmented sources, define key metrics, and collaborate with internal teams to turn raw information into actionable insights.
• Experience in process mapping and operational optimization, with the ability to document and evaluate end-to-end sourcing workflows (e.g. from vendor onboarding to offboarding), identify inefficiencies, and propose practical, scalable solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with comfort working cross-functionally across global teams including procurement, finance, engineering, and external vendors.
• You should be able to communicate technical and operational concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A naturally curious, analytical thinker who enjoys digging into problems, asking the right questions, and proactively solving operational challenges, rather than simply executing defined tasks.
• Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Microsoft Excel, and visualization tools such as Tableau. Familiarity with collaborative, cloud-based environments is essential.
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Additional certifications in procurement or operations (e.g., CIPS, Lean Six Sigma) are a bonus but not mandatory.