Quantitative Researcher / Trader - APAC
Quantitative Researcher / Trader - APAC
We are partnering with a well-established fund to hire a Quantitative Researcher / Trader to join their APAC investment team. The role involves developing, testing, and implementing quantitative strategies across multiple asset classes and markets. This is a high-impact seat with direct exposure to portfolio management and significant room for growth.
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent quantitative research, including alpha signal discovery, factor development, and strategy optimization
- Design, backtest, and refine systematic or quantitative trading strategies across equities, futures, options, or multi-asset portfolios
- Collaborate closely with PMs, traders, and technology teams on signal implementation, execution, and risk management
- Monitor live strategy performance, analyze PnL attribution, and continuously improve models
- Stay current on market microstructure, data sources, and emerging quantitative techniques
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline
- 2+ years of experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, or a related role at a hedge fund, asset manager, prop trading firm, or research institution
- Solid programming skills in Python, C++, or R; experience working with large-scale financial datasets
- Demonstrated ability in one or more of the following: statistical modeling, machine learning, time-series analysis, portfolio construction, or execution algorithms
- Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a self-driven working style
Preferred
- Experience across multiple asset classes (equities, futures, FX, commodities, etc.) or regional markets (China A-share, Hong Kong, Japan, global)
- Familiarity with both fundamental-quantitative and pure systematic approaches
- Live track record with measurable alpha generation or PnL contribution
Location: Shanghai | Hong Kong | Singapore | Beijing
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