Intern, Market Risk (Jan - Jun 2026)
Established in 2017, QCP Capital is a digital assets trading firm and global market maker in options, headquartered in Singapore.
As one of the first digital assets trading firms in Singapore, QCP Capital brings to clients deep expertise gained from thriving through multiple market cycles. Our mission is to unlock new opportunities for clients at the forefront of crypto markets through providing institutional-grade liquidity, infrastructure and research.
An active early-stage crypto and blockchain investor, QCP Capital’s portfolio includes core trading infrastructure, exchanges, data and token ecosystems. QCP Capital is supported by over 70 professionals in trading, business development, operations, risk and compliance teams. More information can be found at qcp.capital.
Responsibilities
- Support the quant risk analyst in terms of daily risk monitoring and coding work
- Ensure that daily risk and limit reports are produced timely to trading, senior management and regulatory stakeholders
- Ensure VAR and capital components are reviewed, commented and signed off daily
- Daily review of key market news and positions taken and key changes
- Liaise regularly with Front Office trading and structuring in the implementation of risk controls and ensure that issues identified (limit breach, incomplete or inadequate risk monitoring, system problems) are addressed in timely manner
- Work closely and manage relationships with groups outside of Market Risk, such as Credit Risk, Research, Quantitative Development, Finance, Product Control, Middle Office, Market Risk Technology, Compliance, and Internal Audit
Requirements
- Bachelor or postgraduate degree in a quantitative field preferred
- Knowledgeable about Crypto/Digital Asset markets
- Knowledge in FX, Rates markets and derivative products including vanilla options is essential
- Knowledge of derivative pricing models and exotic derivative products and complex structured derivatives preferred
- Knowledge in market risk processes (eg. VAR, limits, stress testing)
- Ability to work autonomously and willingness to get involved and take responsibility for area covered
- Proficiency in python programming required
- Strong analytical, communication and independent problem-solving skills and able to deliver under tight deadlines
- Energetic, independent with aptitude to learn and improve processes
- Strong team player who can interact and work well with front office, senior risk managers and other control functions
Benefits
The Environment We Offer
As a growing firm with a tightly-knit team, we respect and listen to all our employees. You will get the chance to make an impact by having your voice heard by everyone, including the management.
Our employees enjoy a high level of autonomy at work. We focus on substance, not form - as long as you can perform, you will be recognized and rewarded. We are also dedicated to supporting our staff and ensuring they develop holistically to maximize their potential in the long- term.
We also provide flexible working arrangement as required and a casual and fun environment to boot!