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Head of Quant Research(open for PM background)

Hong Kong Permanent HK$1,500,000 - HK$2,500,000 per year View Job Description
The Head of Quant Research will lead a team in developing innovative quantitative models and strategies within the trading platform . This position is based in Hong Kong and focuses on creating impactful solutions for their professional clients.
  • A rapidly expanding CFD Trading platform with global presence
  • Global Top 5 of trading volume platform

About Our Client

Our client is a global multi-asset CFD broker with cover a decade of establishment, offering trading across forex, equities, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies through platforms like MT4 and MT5. It operates under multiple regulatory jurisdictions and positions itself as a technology-driven brokerage providing flexible and accessible trading solutions to global clients.

Job Description

As a Head of Quant Research, your main responsibilities will include:

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of ~10 quantitative researchers and data scientists
  • Establish a high-performance research culture focused on innovation, rigor, and accountability
  • Define research roadmaps and align team objectives with business strategy
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with trading, technology, and risk teams



Quantitative Research & Strategy Development

  • Design, develop, and deploy systematic trading strategies across asset classes (FX, indices, commodities, crypto, etc.)
  • Drive alpha research using statistical modeling, machine learning, and alternative data sources
  • Oversee the full research lifecycle: idea generation, backtesting, validation, and production deployment
  • Continuously improve signal generation, execution efficiency, and portfolio construction



Trading & P&L Ownership

  • Own and manage a proprietary trading book with direct P&L responsibility
  • Monitor strategy performance and dynamically adjust exposures based on market conditions
  • Optimize capital allocation across strategies to maximize risk-adjusted returns
  • Ensure alignment between research output and commercial trading objectives



Risk Management

  • Establish robust risk frameworks, limits, and monitoring systems across all strategies
  • Actively manage market, liquidity, and model risks
  • Work closely with risk and compliance teams to ensure adherence to internal and regulatory standards
  • Implement stress testing, scenario analysis, and portfolio risk analytics



Infrastructure & Technology

  • Partner with engineering teams to enhance research and trading infrastructure
  • Improve data pipelines, backtesting environments, and execution systems
  • Champion best practices in code quality, reproducibility, and scalability

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Quant Research should have:

  • 10+ years of experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, or related fields
  • Proven track record of managing profitable trading strategies with P&L responsibility
  • Demonstrated experience leading and scaling quant research teams
  • Experience in multi-asset trading environments (particularly FX/CFD markets is a strong plus)

Technical Skills

  • Strong background in statistics, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related fields (PhD preferred)
  • Proficiency in programming (Python required; C++/Java advantageous)
  • Deep expertise in quantitative modeling, time-series analysis, and machine learning
  • Experience with large datasets and distributed computing environments



Trading & Risk Expertise

  • Strong understanding of market microstructure, execution, and liquidity dynamics
  • Experience implementing risk frameworks and capital allocation models
  • Ability to balance research innovation with disciplined risk management



Leadership & Collaboration

  • Proven ability to lead high-performing technical teams
  • Strong communication skills to translate complex quantitative concepts into business insights
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in online brokerage, CFD trading platforms, or electronic trading environments
  • Familiarity with Asian markets and regional market structure
  • Experience working in a high-growth or startup-like environment



What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation with strong performance-based incentives linked to P&L
  • Opportunity to build and lead a flagship quant research function
  • Access to large-scale datasets, advanced trading infrastructure, and global markets
  • Dynamic, fast-growing environment with significant career growth opportunities

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as Head of Quant Research, apply today to join a leading organization in Hong Kong !

Contact
Aiko Zhang
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7047206
Phone number
+852 2848 4712

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Sales & Trading
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-062026-7047206

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