18 jobs in Selby Jennings

Our client is a leading global commodities trading firm with a strong presence across Asia. With an active trading platform spanning energy and related markets, the firm manages a diverse portfolio of counterparties and transactions, placing credit risk at the core of its commercial decision-making.

As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Credit Risk Analyst to join their Singapore office. This is a highly visible, front-office-aligned role working closely with trading desks, with direct involvement in credit approvals, counterparty risk management, and deal structuring across a dynamic commodities environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform in-depth fundamental credit analysis on trading counterparties, assessing financial strength using both quantitative and qualitative factors
• Partner directly with trading teams to evaluate and approve credit limits, enabling timely execution of trades while ensuring appropriate risk mitigants are in place
• Assess credit implications of transactions across physical and financial trades, including debt and structured exposures
• Monitor counterparty exposures and market indicators (e.g. share prices, CDS, financial ratios), proactively identifying early warning signals and escalating risks to senior management
• Support structuring discussions by identifying key credit, documentation, and counterparty risks in deals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external counterparties to ensure effective risk oversight
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of credit risk frameworks, policies, and approval processes
• Ensure compliance with internal credit policies, delegated authorities, and regulatory requirements
• Provide ad-hoc credit analysis and portfolio insights to support trading and management decision-making

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline
• Experience in credit risk / counterparty risk within commodities trading, oil & gas, or banking environments
• Strong financial statement analysis skills and solid grounding in credit fundamentals
• Proven ability to work closely with front office teams in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance risk control and business facilitation
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable operating in a dynamic trading environment

Selby Jennings is a Trading Style of Phaidon International (License number 16S8194)

We are currently representing an exciting hedge fund manager who are seeking a senior investor to build and lead its APAC fundamental equities team. This is a high-impact leadership hire, tasked with establishing and scaling a regional franchise within a top-tier global hedge fund.

Role Overview

• Build, lead, and manage the APAC fundamental equities business , with responsibility for idea generation and alpha delivery
• Focus on fundamental research and stock selection , partnering with centralised teams for portfolio construction, sizing, and risk management
• Define regional research strategy across APAC equities, including sector focus and market coverage
• Hire, mentor, and develop a high-calibre team of analysts and sector specialists
• Work closely with the firm's central risk, data, and quant teams to translate research into deployable investment strategies

Key Responsibilities

• Generate high-conviction long/short ideas across APAC equities using a disciplined fundamental process
• Build and institutionalise a repeatable research framework across sectors and geographies
• Establish best-in-class research standards , including modelling, channel checks, and variant perception work
• Collaborate with portfolio construction and risk teams, who are responsible for sizing, exposure, and capital allocation
• Scale coverage across key APAC markets (Japan, China, Korea, India)
• Recruit and develop talent , fostering a high-performance, research-driven culture

Key Requirements

• Proven track record as a senior Portfolio Manager, coming from another multi-manager platform
• Deep experience investing in APAC equities across one or multiple sectors
• Clear strength in idea generation and research leadership, rather than pure portfolio construction
• Prior experience building or leading analyst teams
• Established network across corporates, sell-side, and expert channels within APAC
• Highly collaborative , with the ability to operate effectively within a centralised, systematic risk framework
• Strong intellectual rigour and a well-articulated investment philosophy

Our client is a leading asset manager with multi-asset focus across public markets. With an expanding risk function in Singapore, the firm is looking to strengthen its capability in portfolio risk monitoring, analytics, and data-driven reporting.

As part of this growth, they are seeking a Risk Analyst to join the team. This is a hands-on, front-facing risk role supporting senior risk leadership, offering exposure to portfolio risk management, P&L analysis, and the development of risk reporting and infrastructure within a dynamic investment environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily risk reporting, including P&L monitoring, drawdown analysis, and exposure/limit tracking
• Assist in identifying and monitoring market and portfolio risks across asset classes such as fixed income, FX, and derivatives
• Analyse financial data and market trends to highlight key risk drivers and potential vulnerabilities
• Work with internal systems to clean, organise, and validate risk data, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders
• Support the enhancement of risk models, analytics tools, and reporting frameworks
• Collaborate closely with investment, trading, and operations teams to ensure adherence to risk limits and controls
• Contribute to automation initiatives through tools such as Python or SQL to improve reporting efficiency

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 2-5 years of experience in risk, finance, or analytical roles
• Basic understanding of financial markets and risk concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python or SQL is an advantage
• Comfortable working with data and developing technical skillsets over time
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proactive, curious, and keen to build a career in risk management within an investment setting

Selby Jennings is a Trading Style of Phaidon International (License number 16S8194)

This new high-profile advisory role will partner closely with Relationship Managers to deliver sophisticated wealth planning solutions to UHNW and HNW clients across Asia.

You will act as a technical specialist, supporting client acquisition, deepening existing relationships, and providing holistic advice across succession and wealth structuring matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Relationship Managers on new business opportunities and existing client relationships across Asia.
• Provide expert advice on wealth planning, succession planning, trust structures, estate planning, and related private wealth solutions.
• Develop tailored strategies to address clients' personal, family, and business wealth planning needs.
• Stay abreast of legal, tax, regulatory, and industry developments impacting private clients.
• Deliver technical training and thought leadership to Relationship Managers and internal stakeholders.
• Represent the bank at client seminars, industry events, and strategic partner engagements.
• Coordinate and oversee the implementation of planning solutions, working closely with external legal, tax, fiduciary, trust, and insurance specialists.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 10-15 years of experience in wealth planning, trust and fiduciary services, private client advisory, or related legal advisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of trust, estate, succession, tax, and wealth structuring concepts for international private clients.
• Experience advising clients across Southeast Asia and/or North Asia.
• STEP qualification preferred; legal qualification would be advantageous.

This role sits within a global corporate audit function, supporting financial and operational audits across international business units. The position is structured as part of a rotational audit programme, offering exposure to multiple markets and business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial and operational audits across regional and global entities within a structured audit rotation programme (approximately 18–24 months).
• Assess the integrity of financial reporting, effectiveness of internal controls, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify practical recommendations to improve business processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Execute end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented audit working papers in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Finance, IT, Compliance) to ensure alignment and effective audit execution.
• Work with external resources, including translation or local audit support teams, ensuring quality deliverables and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support onboarding and development of junior team members.
• Meet individual and team performance goals within the audit function.
• Build relationships across the organisation to support potential career progression into broader finance or commercial roles post-rotation.

Experience:

• 3–6 years of external audit experience within a reputable public accounting firm (Big 4 preferred).
• Exposure to FMCG, Manufacturing, Healthcare or Pharmaceuticals experience in regulated industries will be preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field e.g. Accountancy/Finance/Business Management
• CPA/ CIA accreditation will be advantageous
• Strong stakeholder management, communication skills and ability to work well with the team.

Selby Jennings is a Trading Style of Phaidon International (License number 16S8194)

Selby Jennings is a global specialist recruitment firm focused on financial services, technology, and high‑growth markets. We partner with leading investment banks, buy‑side firms, and financial institutions across APAC and globally.

We are looking to hire high‑caliber Front Office Recruiter across varying levels of seniority to join our Singapore platform. This is a full 360° role for individuals who are commercial, driven, and execution‑focused — people who can hunt, deliver, and build .

The Role

As a Front Office Headhunter , you will operate as a market specialist owning your desk end‑to‑end. You will be responsible for developing client relationships, originating mandates, and delivering top‑tier front office talent across areas such as Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, Asset Management, and Hedge Funds.

This role suits individuals who thrive in fast‑paced, performance‑led environments and want direct accountability for outcomes, with strong exposure to high‑impact, revenue‑driving functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Run a full 360 recruitment desk covering front office roles across investment banking, markets, or buy‑side functions
• Proactively business develop new client relationships and expand existing accounts
• Headhunt, assess, and place mid‑to‑senior level front office professionals
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on hiring strategy, market intelligence, and compensation trends
• Manage candidates end‑to‑end: sourcing, interviewing, offer management, and closure
• Build a strong personal brand in your market through networking, referrals, and thought leadership
• Consistently deliver against revenue and activity targets

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commercial acumen and a highly driven, sales‑oriented mindset
• Interest in front office functions and financial markets
• Entrepreneurial approach — comfortable building a desk and developing your own niche
• Resilient, competitive, and motivated by performance and results
• Confident communicator, able to engage senior stakeholders (e.g. bankers, traders, portfolio managers)

Why Join Us

• Direct exposure to high‑revenue‑generating areas within financial services
• Clear, performance‑driven progression with uncapped earning potential
• Opportunity to build a market and establish yourself as a specialist within front office recruitment
• Collaborative and high‑performance culture across APAC

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Description

Our client is a global market making HFT firm. They are seeking an APAC International Tax Manager to join the firm, the person will ideally be from the financial services, fintech, or tech industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse cross-border activities and advise on TP, PE, WHT, and GST across APAC
• Interpret tax treaties (PPT, LOB) and assess applicability
• Identify gaps between local laws and OECD guidelines
• Manage multi-jurisdictional tax issues and authority positions
• Support tax analysis for market expansion
• Monitor Pillar Two developments and regional impact
• Document tax positions and prepare technical memos

Requirements

• Big 4 or equivalent tax training with subsequent in‑house experience required
• Experience in the financial services, digital assets, or tech industry highly preferred

If you are interested, please apply online today. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.

Nicole Lim

EA Number:R / EA License No:16S8194

Selby Jennings is a trading style of Phaidon International (License number R ).

Who We Are

Our client is a global quantitative trading and investment firm operating at the intersection of technology, research, and high-performance infrastructure. The firm builds and maintains large-scale platforms that power real-time trading, data-driven research, and systematic strategies across global markets.

Technology is a core differentiator, and infrastructure teams play a critical role in ensuring systems remain fast, scalable, and highly reliable.

We Are Seeking: Systems Engineer

This is a hands-on infrastructure engineering role focused on designing, building, and operating the systems that underpin trading and research platforms.

You will work across operating systems, compute environments, and automation tooling , supporting production systems while driving performance, stability, and scalability improvements.

Background from buy-side firms, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, or similarly performance-sensitive or trading-aligned environments is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain production infrastructure across compute, storage, and operating systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and performance issues in live trading and research environments
• Automate deployment, configuration, and operational workflows
• Monitor system performance and drive improvements in latency, reliability, and efficiency
• Support and scale distributed systems across multiple environments and regions
• Partner with internal teams to deliver stable and scalable platforms
• Participate in system upgrades, deployments, and lifecycle management
• Enhance monitoring, observability, and operational tooling

Requirements

• Experience in Linux or Windows systems administration in production environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, applications, and infrastructure layers
• Proficiency in scripting or programming (Python, Bash, PowerShell or similar)
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Experience with automation or configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Terraform)
• Familiarity with server hardware, virtualization, or distributed systems environments
• Ability to operate effectively in high-availability, fast-paced environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Highly Relevant Experience

• Experience supporting trading systems or low-latency environments
• Exposure to large-scale distributed systems or HPC environments
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of system-level performance tuning
• Experience with enterprise Windows environments (e.g. Active Directory)
• Exposure to cluster schedulers, storage systems, or compute platforms

What We're Looking For

• Strong problem-solver with a hands-on debugging mindset
• Comfortable working in production environments with real-time impact
• Proactive and self-driven, with a focus on automation and efficiency
• Interest in high-performance systems and infrastructure at scale
• Ability to balance operational support with engineering improvements

Why Join Us

• Work directly on infrastructure supporting trading and research at scale
• Exposure to high-performance, real-time systems
• Strong engineering environment with focus on automation and reliability
• Opportunity to work alongside highly technical teams

Selby Jennings is a Trading Style of Phaidon International (License Number 16S8194)

We are representing an excited hedge fund who are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to lead a differentiated long/short equity strategy here in Singapore . The role offers full ownership of capital, with a focus on delivering consistent, risk-adjusted returns within a defined risk framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage a long/short equity portfolio with full accountability for P&L generation and risk management
• Develop and execute a repeatable, scalable investment process with clear alpha drivers
• Generate idiosyncratic ideas across long and short books, with a strong emphasis on downside protection
• Construct and manage a market-neutral or low net exposure portfolio , with disciplined factor and risk control

Requirements

• Proven track record of managing capital in a long/short equity strategy (typically 3-5+ years as a PM or strong APM ready to step up)
• Demonstrable P&L attribution and Sharpe profile , with consistency through different market environments
• Strong risk discipline , including draw-down management and factor awareness
• Clear, articulable investment process with repeatable alpha generation
• Ability to operate within a defined risk framework