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Head of Quant Research

Hong Kong Permanent HK$840,000 - HK$960,000 per year View Job Description
Newly created leadership opportunity to lead a 10-person Quant Research team in Hong Kong, driving alpha generation, systematic trading strategy development, and research innovation while partnering directly with the CIO and Founders.
  • A reputable quant trading platform in Hong Kong
  • Steadily growing business

About Our Client

Our client is a technology-driven quantitative investment firm specializing in systematic and algorithmic trading across global financial markets. The firm combines advanced quantitative research, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and proprietary trading technology to identify and capture investment opportunities through data-driven strategies. With a strong focus on innovation and research excellence, the company continues to invest in expanding its quantitative research capabilities, trading infrastructure, and talent base to support its long-term growth ambitions.

Job Description

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 10 quantitative coding and trading team members
  • Drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of alpha signals and systematic trading strategies.
  • Oversee the full research lifecycle, including idea generation, data analysis, model development, backtesting, and production deployment.
  • Review and challenge quantitative models, research methodologies, backtest results, and code quality to ensure robustness and scalability.
  • Contribute directly to research and coding initiatives when required.
  • Continuously refine and enhance existing trading strategies to improve risk-adjusted returns.
  • Establish research priorities, allocate resources effectively, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Partner closely with the CIO and Founders on portfolio construction, capital allocation, and risk management decisions.
  • Drive recruitment efforts and help build a world-class quantitative research organization.
  • Foster a high-performance research culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
  • Proven track record in quantitative research, systematic investing, algorithmic trading, or alpha generation within a buy-side institution, hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or quantitative asset manager.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently generate alpha ideas and transform research concepts into profitable trading strategies.
  • Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, portfolio construction, and risk management.
  • Advanced Python programming skills with experience in research infrastructure, backtesting frameworks, and production trading systems.
  • Prior experience managing and developing quantitative researchers and research teams.
  • Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
  • Fluent English is required.
  • Cantonese and/or Mandarin proficiency would be advantageous.
  • Prior experience in cryptocurrency, digital assets, or alternative asset trading is highly preferred.

What's on Offer

This is a rare opportunity to lead a 10-person quant research team, work directly alongside the CIO and Founders, drive alpha generation across systematic strategies, and play a key role in shaping the future growth of a fast-growing quantitative investment platform.

Contact
Aiko Zhang
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7094028
Phone number
+852 2848 4712

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Portfolio / Fund / Asset Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Aiko Zhang
Consultant phone
+852 2848 4712
Job Reference
JN-092026-7094028

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.