Intraday Quantitative Trader (Commission-Based)

About the Role

Mayson Tayor Pte Ltd is building a proprietary trading desk and is looking for intraday quantitative traders who already run their own proven, fully developed trading systems. Selected traders will deploy their systems on the firm’s own capital on a partnership basis. Compensation is fully performance-based, as a share of net trading profits.

This role is not suitable for candidates who are still developing or learning a strategy. Please note: this is a commission-based partnership role with no fixed base salary.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate your own established intraday quantitative trading system in [US equities / HK equities / futures / FX]
• Run the system within the capital allocation, position limits and drawdown rules set by the firm
• Monitor live performance, slippage and execution quality during trading sessions
• Maintain and improve the system as market conditions change
• Maintain accurate trade logs and provide daily and weekly P&L and risk reports
• Follow the firm’s risk management framework and all applicable regulations

Requirements

• Must have your own mature intraday quantitative trading system that is already running live, not only in backtests
• A live trading track record of at least [12] months for the system, verifiable through broker statements
• Clearly defined system logic, including entry and exit rules, position sizing and risk controls
• Consistent risk-adjusted performance with controlled drawdowns across different market conditions
• Proficiency in Python (C++ or R is a plus), with the system automated or semi-automated through broker APIs (e.g. Interactive Brokers, Futu OpenAPI)
• Strong discipline and the ability to follow risk rules consistently
• Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field is preferred

How to Apply

Please submit your CV together with a summary of your trading system, including:

• Markets and instruments traded
• Strategy type and average holding period
• Live trading period and annual return
• Maximum drawdown, Sharpe ratio and win rate
• Broker statements or other verifiable records of live performance

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a system review discussion, followed by a supervised live trading assessment on a small allocation of firm capital.