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About Us

We're a quantitative trading firm, established in Singapore back in 2014. We build automated trading systems fueled by data-driven quantitative analysis to achieve stable and sustainable investment returns. Our engineering teams do what humans do best – create algorithmic decision processes in order to achieve what no human trader ever could in today’s fast-changing, unbelievably complex financial world.

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What We Do

Data-driven quantitative research. Automated trade execution on our proprietary system.
Full follow-up analysis. Every time.

Quantitative Research

Data Processing

Data is at the core of everything we do. And every bit and byte is sanitized and cross-validated before research can begin.

Research and Optimization

We love fresh ideas and new perspectives. But before any new strategy or predictive model can be considered, human bias must be removed. Then the algorithm must be made verifiable.

Post-Trade Analysis

You can’t understand what you don’t analyze. That’s why one of our most important processes is minding the gap between simulation and real-life, and adjusting as needed.

Engineering

Low-Latency In-House Trading Platform

There are plenty of third-party trading solutions out there, but we couldn’t find the one we were looking for. So we built our own. And we’re still building it – continuously analyzing our trading process from start to finish, making it faster, more reliable, and more scalable.

Ultra-realistic Simulation

Our highly-accurate in-house-built market simulators were developed to research and validate predictive models efficiently. We also study ways to improve simulation accuracy based on real market trading results.

Risk Management

Our risk management system enables safer trading operations and has been applied to the in-house trading platform. Orders are only carried out within the agreed risk parameters and are monitored in real-time.

Our Trading Strategies

High-Frequency Trading

This is the Formula 1 of trading. We receive new market data, and less than a few microseconds later, the order is sent. HFT is incredibly challenging, and our engineering team is constantly balancing data, algorithmic complexity, and hardware limitations. Fortunately, they thrive on that stuff.

Portfolio Management

A marathon is won one step at a time. When we’re thinking long term, like in the case of portfolio management, our focus is on methodically creating robust prediction models out of solid statistical research. We always use a wide variety of data, stored and managed in a reliable way – a key component to making more robust portfolio strategies.

Market Making

We contribute to the stabilization of the financial market by providing liquidity with our market making strategies. Fast and accurate execution of the orders is very important for this type of strategy. As a market-making participant, we’re cooperating with several exchanges around the world to help create a better trading environment with sufficient liquidity.

Career

Great ideas. Always wanted.
The Presto Labs team is made up of world class engineers and researchers.
We love bold ideas, and because we’re an agile team, brilliant ideas get implemented fast. Are you ready to get to work?

Meet our people

Zijin Kong

Software Engineer

I’ve worked as a Software Engineer with Presto Labs since graduating from the National University of Singapore ...

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Jingyuan Zhou

Quant Developer

I’m a Quantitative Developer at Presto Labs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Business and Computing and ...

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Yuxuan Pan

Algorithmic Trader

I joined Presto Labs in 2016 and now work as an algorithmic trader as well as a trading team lead. Working here has ...

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Hyungjun Kim

Quant Researcher

I’m a Quantitative Researcher/Trader at Presto Labs. I got my Ph.D. and Master's degree in Management ...

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Zijin Kong - Software Engineer

Zijin Kong - Software Engineer

I’ve worked as a Software Engineer with Presto Labs since graduating from the National University of Singapore in Computer Science. It’s been an exhilarating experience, allowing me to bring my passion for engineering and problem-solving to the trading industry.

For me, this role offers a perfect balance of creativity and precision. Our team continuously explores new markets, develops cutting-edge trading strategies, and meticulously analyzes trade logs to optimize our approaches. This dynamic and fast-paced nature of our work keeps me engaged and motivated, always striving for innovation.

One of the most rewarding aspects of working here is the chance to collaborate with exceptionally talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds. It’s an environment of shared learning and continuous growth where we openly exchange ideas, challenge each other's perspectives, and together create solutions that push the boundaries of algorithmic trading.

The culture of appreciation and respect here is genuinely inspiring. We work together towards shared goals, and everyone is valued. I’m proud to contribute my expertise and ideas to drive excellence and innovation in algorithmic trading.
Jingyuan Zhou - Quant Developer

Jingyuan Zhou - Quant Developer

I’m a Quantitative Developer at Presto Labs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Business and Computing and a Master's degree in Financial Engineering. I previously worked as a Commodities e-trading Engineer at JPMorgan Chase, but I wanted to transition into a more trading-focused role. I was drawn to the challenging and result-oriented nature of trading, where you can see tangible outcomes in a relatively short feedback loop.

My role sees me continuously creating, evaluating, and improving our trading strategies, to help keep Presto Labs competitive and agile. The dynamic market environment and real-time decision-making process give a unique sense of satisfaction.

I love the camaraderie here. We’re a diverse team filled with intellectually curious, easy-going colleagues with varied perspectives. A culture of knowledge-sharing is deeply ingrained, creating a cooperative and inclusive workspace based on mutual respect.

There’s a strong culture of autonomy and trust, where the team is encouraged to experiment with new ideas. I was given the confidence to write and run my own trading strategies early on, for example.

Overall, Presto Labs is an open, friendly environment that cultivates not only a productive workspace but also enriching relationships.
Yuxuan Pan - Algorithmic Trader

Yuxuan Pan - Algorithmic Trader

I joined Presto Labs in 2016 and now work as an algorithmic trader as well as a trading team lead. Working here has given me the most exciting challenges and puzzles – I’ve loved solving puzzles since I was a student.

The financial market is evolving all the time, so our team is constantly researching new ideas and innovating to keep our edge. We have interesting discussions all the time. It’s fun, working alongside people from different backgrounds who are all super talented.

Presto Labs sees its greatest value in its people, and that comes through clearly. We have unrivaled support in managing strategies, solving technical issues, and our daily lives more broadly, so we can deliver our best work.
Hyungjun Kim - Quant Researcher

Hyungjun Kim - Quant Researcher

I’m a Quantitative Researcher/Trader at Presto Labs. I got my Ph.D. and Master's degree in Management Engineering from KAIST. Prior to joining Presto Labs, I embarked on an academic path, teaching Financial Statement Analysis and Financial Accounting at prestigious institutions like KAIST, Yonsei University, and the University of Technology Sydney Insearch.

My decision to join Presto Labs was significantly influenced by my longstanding fascination with capital market research, especially those dealing with market anomalies. Throughout my graduate studies, I was intrigued by the limitations of the efficient market hypothesis in explaining real-world phenomena.

The prospect of applying my research in a practical setting led me to Presto Labs, a quantitative trading company where I saw an opportunity to gain real-world trading experience. The interactions I had with the traders here during my interview process solidified my decision, convincing me that this was the company and people I longed for.

At Presto Labs, my role as an Algo trader is a seamless extension of my academic pursuits. My day-to-day activities involve a rigorous process of hypothesizing, experimenting, and analyzing to enhance our trading strategies. The work closely mirrors my experience in graduate school, with the crucial difference being the real-world application of our strategies for financial gain.

The work culture at Presto Labs is one that deeply respects individual autonomy, recognizing that creativity thrives best in the absence of micromanagement. This ethos creates a collegial bond among team members founded on mutual trust. I find myself surrounded by colleagues who are not only exceptionally skilled and self-motivated but also share a performance-oriented, enthusiastic, and good-natured spirit. The support provided by Presto Labs is instrumental in fostering a collaborative environment where we achieve shared goals and grow together, both professionally and personally.