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# Trading Assistant (Emerging Markets) at BlueCrest Capital Management

- **Company:** BlueCrest Capital Management
- **Location:** Singapore Central Singapore, Singapore
- **Posted:** 2025-12-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bluecrestcapitalmanagement/jobs/7544700003

## Job description

## Overview of the Team/Department

Emerging Markets team consists of over 30 Portfolio Managers with offices in NY, London, Geneva and Singapore. The team trades a variety of instruments, mostly Rates, FX, Credit and other derivatives, across Asia, Ceemea and Latam, to profit from market themes and opportunities as they arise. The Singapore office consists of more than 10 experienced Portfolio Managers with a strong track record in Emerging Markets Asia macro trading.

More about the role

The Trading Assistant role provides an opportunity to work closely with Portfolio Managers and interact directly with market makers and sales people.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Following the markets, sourcing the best liquidity and executing trades for Portfolio Managers.
- Providing market colors and highlighting news/market movers that help Portfolio Managers to make trading decisions.
- Booking deals, monitoring positions, and ensuring the integrity of positions held in the system.
- Liaising between the trading desk and support functions (middle/back office), as well as external counterparties.
- Managing projects that improve desk efficiency as and when they arise

## Experience Required

- Working experience in sales/trading roles from sell-side banks, or execution roles from buy-side funds, with good understanding of EM Asia rates and FX market dynamic
- A degree from a reputable university with a demonstrated interest in investment products, in particular, rates, FX and derivatives.
- Strong multi-tasking skill – able to prioritise and manage several different tasks at once, and strong organisation skills.
- Have an excellent eye for detail and be very thorough in the checks and processes.
- Good communication skills, as the role would require constant liaisons with Portfolio Managers, internal support functions and external counterparties.
- Good analytical and Excel spreadsheet skill, as the role would require ad-hoc projects and spreadsheet buildings to enhance the efficiency of daily work.
- While the desk will provide guidance, the role requires someone who can perform independently and can step up and take on increased responsibilities over time.

BlueCrest is committed to providing an inclusive environment for its workforce. As an employer, we provide equal opportunities to all people regardless of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, race, religion or ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation or nationality.

## About BlueCrest Capital Management

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BlueCrest Capital Management is a global alternative asset manager, originally focused on fixed income macro trading, that now manages significant institutional assets across diversified strategies, primarily for its partners and employees after closing to external investors.
- **Entity Type**: Private (limited liability partnership)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom (with offices in Geneva, Jersey, Dubai, New York, Miami, and Singapore)
- **Founded**: 2000
- **Founders**: Michael Platt and William Reeves (now retired)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Investment & Asset Management (Hedge Funds)
- Target customers: Institutional investors (historically); currently focused on managing internal capital (partners and employees)
- Mission/purpose: Not publicly stated; the firm prioritizes partner-aligned investing and technology-driven trading.

## Products & Services
- **Multi-Strategy Investment Funds**: BlueCrest manages internal funds across fixed income macro, systematic trading, rates, equity index volatility arbitrage, emerging markets, and other strategies.
- **Private Wealth Services**: Select portfolio administration and wealth management offerings for a limited client base.
- **Technology & Quantitative Platforms**: In-house development of trading infrastructure, AI/ML models, cloud platforms, and quantitative research tools to support proprietary trading.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private partnership)
- **Key Metric**: At its peak in 2013, BlueCrest had US$35.3 billion in global assets under management. Annual revenue is estimated between $13.4 million (Apollo estimate) and $100–500 million (Glassdoor self-reported). The higher range is more credible given the scale of the firm.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The firm is fully owned and controlled by its principals. No external institutional investors currently.
- **Growth Signals**: Active hiring (10+ open roles as of mid-2026, +25% monthly job posting growth); increasing investment in AI/cloud engineering; expansion of technology stack (Python, Kubernetes, Azure, Snowflake, Hugging Face, OpenAI).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Talent Concentration**: Deep bench of alumni from top investment banks (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Citi, Deutsche Bank, etc.) – 70 former Goldman Sachs employees currently at BlueCrest.
- **Proprietary Technology**: Heavy internal tech investment with 91+ tools in stack, including AI, ML, cloud-native infrastructure, and quantitative platforms.
- **Partner-Governed Structure**: Principals control the firm, aligning incentives and enabling long-term, high-risk strategies without external investor pressure.
- **Global Presence**: Offices across major financial hubs (London, New York, Singapore, Geneva, Jersey, Dubai, Miami) providing 24/7 trading and operational coverage.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI Transformation**: BlueCrest is actively hiring for AI Integration Lead, AI Cloud Platform Engineer, and AI Adoption SME roles, signaling a push to embed machine learning and LLMs across trading, risk, and operations.
- **Technology Modernization**: Moving to cloud-native infrastructure (Azure, Kubernetes, Snowflake) and modern UI frameworks (Angular, React).
- **Internal Capital Growth**: After returning external capital in 2015–2016, the firm focuses on growing the internal fund for partners and employees.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “friendly team, nice people” by some employees on Glassdoor. The firm emphasizes intellectual rigor and risk-taking in trading.
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office-based in major financial centers. Offices in London (Victoria/Belgravia), New York, Singapore, etc.
- **Benefits & Perks**: Positive reviews mention good benefits and lunch provided. Compensation is competitive (industry-standard for hedge funds).
- **Engineering Culture**: Strong emphasis on quantitative development, AI/ML, and modern infrastructure. Developers work directly with traders and quants.
- **Glassdoor Ratings**: 3.0 out of 5 stars (based on 130 reviews); 46% would recommend to a friend; 52% approve of CEO. Reviews are mixed – some cite average interview difficulty (3/5) and decent work/life balance.

## Sources
1. [Greenhouse Jobs Page](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bluecrestcapitalmanagement)
2. [Apollo.io Company Profile](https://apollo.io) – revenue/employee data (note: may contain inaccuracies)
3. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/bluecrest-capital-management-llp)
4. [Glassdoor Overview](https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-BlueCrest-Capital-Management-EI_IE305621.11,39.htm)
5. [FCA Final Notice – BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP (Oct 2025)](https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/final-notices/bluecrest-capital-management-2025.pdf)
6. [Indeed Company Profile](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Bluecrest-Capital-Management)

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