Equity Trader/Portfolio Manager (Us Equities & Options)

About the Role We are assisting a Singapore-based Single Family Office seeking an experienced Equity Trader to manage and execute investment strategies focused primarily on the US equity market. This is a hands-on role within a lean investment team, where the successful candidate will have significant ownership over idea generation, portfolio construction, trade execution, and risk management. The investment approach is fundamentally driven, with a long-only bias, complemented by the prudent use of listed options to enhance returns, manage risk, and improve portfolio efficiency. The objective is to generate consistent long-term annual returns in the region of 18–20%, while maintaining disciplined risk management. Key Responsibilities • Manage and execute a long-only US equities portfolio. • Develop and implement investment ideas based on fundamental, macroeconomic, and technical analysis • Monitor market developments, earnings releases, macroeconomic events, and sector trends. • Conduct company research, financial modelling, valuation analysis, and investment due diligence. • Execute trades efficiently while maintaining best execution practices. • Manage portfolio risk, including position sizing, exposure limits, liquidity, and drawdown management. • Present investment recommendations and portfolio updates to the investment principal. • Maintain detailed records of investment rationale, trade execution, and portfolio performance. • Work closely with external brokers, custodians, and service providers where required. • Contribute to the ongoing refinement of the investment process and portfolio strategy. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline. • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience managing or trading US equities. • Proven experience in listed equity options strategies. • Strong understanding of: o US equity markets o Options pricing and risk o Portfolio construction o Risk management • Experience with long-only investment strategies. • Demonstrated investment track record with the ability to articulate investment decisions and portfolio performance. • Strong analytical and quantitative skills. • Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and comfortable working in a lean organisation with minimal supervision. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. Preferred Experience • Experience within a family office, hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, asset manager, or institutional investment platform. • Familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, Interactive Brokers, or similar trading and market data platforms. • Knowledge of Python or other analytical tools is advantageous. • CFA or equivalent professional qualification is a plus. What We Offer • Opportunity to work directly with the investment principal in a highly entrepreneurial environment. • Lean organisational structure with quick decision-making. • Performance-oriented remuneration aligned with long-term investment success.