Associate, Sales and Trading

We are looking for an Associate, Sales and Trading for our Private Securities team based in Singapore. If you are driven and have an interest in structuring trades, deal execution, and client management, we want you! Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Some things to know before you apply

• We have big plans to disrupt the traditional fundraising and subsequent liquidity process for private businesses
• You will work with a diverse team of former investment bankers, strategy consultants, and business owners in developing, monitoring, and improving products to facilitate the activity of private investing
• Everything we do is focused on helping build the private capital markets for the next generation of business owners and investors
• We work really hard but play really hard as well

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist the Sales and Trading desk to structure and execute clients' orders on Fundnel or via private market exchange – Hg Exchange (“HGX”)
• Construct and provide innovative trading ideas, structures, and solutions to clients guided by data
• Provide execution advisory to clients based on existing market conditions
• To gain a strong understanding (trading systems & routing process) of public exchanges and how they apply to HGX
• To analyze and optimize the use of proprietary data to drive investor targeting and engagement activities
• To perform lead generation and build Fundnel’s network of investors regionally – PE/VC funds, corporate funds, family offices, external asset managers, high net worth angel investors
• To drive deal syndication efforts by engaging with the existing network of investors to discuss active primary and secondary deals
• To gain an understanding of, and familiarity with, the investment process, including due diligence, research, analysis, and documentation of transactions
• Liaise with different departments across the execution chain and provide settlement solutions
• Perform and support middle-office functionality when required
• Maintain day-to-day operations of desk while minimizing market and operational risk

Skills & Experience Required

• Relevant experience in structuring, dealing or sales trading experience in institutional equities, private bank client advisory/sales
• Strong numeracy, analytical skills, and well-developed business sense with excellent attention to details
• Experience and/or interest in Financial Technology (“Fintech”) startups and private investments
• Has qualified for and/or currently holds required licenses with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”)
• Excellent communication skills, knowledge of a second language is a bonus (Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu/Indonesia)
• Infinite energy and drive to succeed; required to deal in U.S. time zone and over the weekends/public holidays when necessary
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

The ideal candidate should be

• Interested in learning about different industries and passionate about private capital transactions
• Adaptive, self-motivated, enjoy challenges and significant responsibility, and thrive in fast-paced, competitive environments
• Sociable and willing to connect with new people
• Performance and results-driven
• Technology Evangelist
• A strong negotiator, able to deal with demanding counterparties and high-pressure situations
• A leader, team player, and a culture carrier

If you are interested, please send your resume to jobs@fundnel.com.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.