We are seeking an experienced Head of Algorithmic Trading Quants to lead the development, optimization, and strategic direction of our algorithmic trading and quantitative research capabilities.
This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned quantitative professional who is passionate about building scalable algorithmic trading systems, driving execution performance, and advancing quantitative trading technology. You will oversee the full lifecycle of algorithmic trading solutions, from research and strategy development to implementation, optimization, governance, and production management.
Working closely with Trading, Technology, Product, and Risk teams, you will serve as the firm's subject matter expert in algorithmic trading and quantitative execution, driving innovation across our trading ecosystem while ensuring robust performance, scalability, and risk controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and enhancement of algorithmic trading strategies and execution models.
- Serve as Product Owner for the algorithmic trading ecosystem, ensuring scalability, reliability, and continuous improvement.
- Partner closely with Trading, Technology, Risk, and Product teams to deliver robust and efficient algorithmic trading solutions.
- Monitor, manage, and continuously improve live trading algorithms and execution performance.
- Establish best practices, governance frameworks, and operational processes for algorithmic trading activities.
- Act as the firm's centre of excellence for algorithmic trading, advising senior management on quantitative trading initiatives and strategic investments.
- Drive innovation through the adoption of advanced quantitative techniques, data analytics, and trading technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in algorithmic trading, quantitative research, quantitative development, electronic execution, or systematic trading environments. Experience within multi-asset, electronic trading, brokerage, market-making, or financial markets environments is highly preferred.
- Proven track record of designing, developing, and managing production-grade algorithmic trading systems.
- Strong programming skills in Rust, Python, C++, Java, or similar languages.
- Deep understanding of market microstructure, execution algorithms, quantitative modelling, liquidity management, and trading technologies.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to influence stakeholders across Trading, Technology, Product, and Risk functions.
- Excellent communication skills in English. Mandarin proficiency is advantageous due to regional stakeholder interactions.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package.
- Opportunity to build and lead a high-impact quantitative trading function.
- Exposure to cutting-edge algorithmic trading technologies and global financial markets.
If you are passionate about quantitative trading and excited by the opportunity to build and scale world-class algorithmic trading capabilities, we would love to hear from you.
