Quantitative Trader / Researcher (Algorithmic Trading)

Location: Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, or Sydney. Hybrid working opportunities are available.

Company

Quantitative trading firm operating independent trading teams on a high-performance electronic trading platform with global market impact.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and deploy algorithmic trading strategies.
• Research high- to mid-frequency alpha signals using market data, market microstructure, and alternative data.
• Analyze large-scale and tick data to identify market patterns and trading opportunities.
• Create data analysis tools and develop data platforms for quantitative research.
• Contribute analytical computation libraries supporting market data analysis and trading.
• Develop, enhance, and calibrate exchange simulators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or an equivalent STEM field.
• Strong background in mathematics and statistics.
• Proficiency in backtesting, simulation, and statistical techniques including autoregression, autocorrelation, and Principal Component Analysis.
• Strong data-mining and analysis skills, including experience with large amounts of market or tick data.
• Familiarity with signal generation and statistical models.
• Strong programming skills in Python or C++.

Nice to have

• Experience in quantitative trading.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous paid time off policies.
• Savings plans and financial wellness tools available in each region.
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks in the office.
• In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for selected wellness expenses.
• Company-sponsored sports teams, fitness events, volunteer opportunities, and charitable giving.
• Workshops, continuous learning opportunities, and regular social events.