Quantitative Researcher (Intraday Equities Alpha) – Premier Quantitative Trading Firm

  • Hong Kong
  • Negotiable
  • Permanent
  • Discipline:
  • Ref: 50589

The Company
This technology-driven trading firm, with a major presence in Singapore, New York, and Hong Kong, manages close to USD 3 billion in assets. Founded by an elite group of graduates from Stanford, CMU, and Tsinghua, the organization merges advanced mathematics with cutting-edge AI to drive automated investment strategies. They operate a "zero-legacy" technical environment, focusing on continuous optimization of machine learning algorithms to deliver sustainable returns in global equity markets.
 

The Role
As a Quantitative Researcher, you will lead the discovery and modeling of short-horizon statistical signals across massive equity universes. You will leverage high-frequency tick-level and order book data to identify transient inefficiencies and arbitrage opportunities. This is a high-impact role within a dedicated Alpha team, focusing on the end-to-end research lifecycle from signal discovery to production deployment.
 

Requirements

  • Open to candidates at both junior and senior levels with experience in alpha research or quantitative signal development., specifically within intraday or short-horizon equity strategies.

  • Deep expertise in market microstructure, order flow dynamics, and execution-related features.

  • Strong programming skills in Python or C++, with fluency in handling large-scale, high-frequency datasets.

  • Proven experience in cross-sectional modeling and statistical arbitrage frameworks across global equities.

  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Computer Science.

  • Knowledge of execution-aware signal design, including slippage modeling and alpha decay analysis.

  • Track record of developing successful signal ideas that have contributed to live PnL.
     

Why Join?

  • Elite Research Environment: Work alongside top-tier talent from the world's leading academic and technical institutions.

  • Cutting-Edge Technology: Access a modern, cloud-native infrastructure optimized for high-frequency AI research without technical debt.

  • Pure Research Focus: Focus on predictive modeling and alpha discovery while collaborating with specialized engineering and trading teams for deployment.

  • Global Market Exposure: Develop and deploy strategies across diverse global equity markets, including the US, APAC, and EMEA.

  • Flat & Agile Culture: Benefit from a collaborative, meritocratic environment that values rapid execution and technical excellence.

  • Significant Growth: Join a rapidly expanding firm that is scaling its footprint and assets under management globally.
     

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