US Equity Trader (Proprietary Trading / NASDAQ / NYSE)

Our client, a Singapore-based proprietary trading firm, is seeking an experienced US Equity Trader to manage and trade the firm's capital across US financial markets.

This opportunity is ideal for traders with a proven live trading track record, strong market knowledge and the ability to generate consistent risk-adjusted returns through disciplined trading strategies.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to manage increasing capital allocations and participate in performance-based incentives and profit-sharing arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute proprietary trading strategies across US-listed equities, primarily NASDAQ and NYSE.

• Identify trading opportunities in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and other high-growth sectors.

• Develop and execute intraday, swing, momentum and event-driven trading strategies.

• Independently manage trading positions, capital allocation and portfolio exposure.

• Monitor trading performance, daily P&L, risk limits and maximum drawdowns.

• Implement disciplined position sizing, stop-loss and risk management strategies.

• Conduct market research, trade reviews and performance analysis to optimise trading strategies.

• Adapt trading approaches according to market conditions while ensuring compliance with internal risk policies.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of live US equity trading experience.

• Proven experience trading real capital with demonstrable trading performance.

• Prior experience in proprietary trading firms, hedge funds, family offices or asset management firms is advantageous.

• Strong understanding of US equity markets, trading mechanisms and market volatility.

• Experience with discretionary, momentum, intraday, swing or event-driven trading strategies.

• Strong knowledge of position sizing, portfolio exposure, leverage and drawdown management.

• Ability to independently develop and execute trading strategies.

• Comfortable discussing historical P&L, trading performance and risk management approaches.

• Strong analytical skills, trading discipline and decision-making abilities.

• Good command of English for market research and professional communication.

Additional Advantages

Candidates with experience in the following areas will have an added advantage:

• Technology, AI and semiconductor equity trading

• NASDAQ momentum or high-frequency intraday strategies

• US equity options and derivatives

• Systematic or quantitative trading

• Long/short equity and market-neutral strategies

• Global macro-driven trading strategies

• Digital asset trading (Bitcoin / Ethereum)
  

  EA Personnel: Cheng Han Fong

  EA Reg ID: R1102540

  EA License No.: 24C2359