APAC Trader - D06 Beach Road, High Street, SG

Roles & Responsibilities

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

With a focus on APAC Equities, execute trades for MFS funds and clients, and contribute to the MFS trading and investment process.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Execute single stock algorithm, block, and program Equities trades across the APAC region while seeking best execution
• Collaborate with global investment team on execution strategy and liquidity needs
• Conduct execution research in support of best execution and improving trading outcomes
• Engage externally with vendors and counterparties to understand the market micro-structure context in which we operate
• Leverage technology and analytics to improve MFS execution quality and liquidity access
• Source, filter, develop and distribute relevant market color, content and liquidity opportunities to the investment team
• Collaborate with and assist functional teams throughout the firm, including operations, compliance, client services and the broader trading team
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships for the purpose of delivering on the above responsibilities
• Follow and support MFS policies and procedures, including best execution, trade allocation and more as required

Assume additional responsibilities as required

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Experience with KDB, R or Python preferred

At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

What we offer :

At MFS, we view our employees as family — and like you, we want our family happy and healthy. That's why we provide competitive benefits programs and family-friendly policies which support the work-life balance needs of our employees.

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote / onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

If you are interested to apply for this job, please submit your application at MFS Careers page : https : / / mfs.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com / MFS-Careers / job / Singapore / APAC-Trader_MFS-231365

Tell employers what skills you have

Electronic Trading

Investments

Financial Markets

Equities Trading

APAC

Trading Strategies

Python

judgement and decision making skills

Teamwork Skills

High Organizational Skills