GW - FICC Quant Trader/ Researcher
Job Title: FICC Quant Trader
Location: Hong Kong SAR
Division: Fixed Income, Currencies & Commodities (FICC)
Compensation: Competitive, HKD-based package
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Firm:
We are a leading state-owned securities firm with a strong presence in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Our mission is to drive innovation and stability in capital markets while supporting national economic development. As part of our strategic expansion in quantitative trading, we are seeking a talented and driven FICC Quant Trader to join our Hong Kong-based team.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement systematic trading strategies across FICC markets (rates, credit, FX, commodities).
Conduct alpha research using statistical, econometric, and machine learning techniques on large-scale financial and alternative datasets.
Conduct rigorous data analysis (historical/time-series, cross-sectional) to identify market inefficiencies, pricing anomalies and predictive signals.
Collaborate with Portfolio Managers (PMs) to translate research insights into executable trading strategies, ensuring alignment with portfolio objectives.
Partner with engineering/IT team to enhance data pipelines, trading infrastructure and execution algorithms. Continuously refine existing strategies based on market regime shifts, new data sources, or model feedback and trading systems.
Requirement:
At least 3years direct experience in FICC Quant Trading/ Resaech for both sell side / buy side.
Demonstrated experience working with large datasets, programming skills, and proficiency in Python.
Excellent communication skills, teamwork mentality, and ability to perform under pressur
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