Head Of Quantitative Trading jobs in United States
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Confidential ยท 2 days ago

Head Of Quantitative Trading

positionNYC Metro Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$450K/yr - $500K/yr

Confidential company is seeking a Head Of Quantitative Trading to architect and lead the operational buildout of their global execution platform. The role involves designing systematic trading solutions, developing automation and trading systems, and managing relationships with brokers and financial partners while overseeing execution and treasury operations.

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Responsibilities

Lead research initiatives focused on execution enhancement and systematic process improvement
Develop and engineer trading systems, automation tools, and infrastructure that optimize execution quality and reduce operational friction
Prioritize building repeatable, scalable 'machines' over discretionary trading approaches
Execute trades across global markets and multiple asset classes
Oversee and mentor a small trading team responsible for high-quality execution
Ensure first-class execution standards in all markets and trading conditions
Manage daily liquidity, cash optimization, funding instruments, FX, repo, and stock loan activities
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and Portfolio Implementation to ensure optimal treasury operations
Oversee short-term and long-term funding strategies to support investment activity
Maintain expert knowledge of global market-access rules and regulatory frameworks
Navigate region-specific complexities, particularly across Asian and emerging markets
Ensure all trading activity adheres to global compliance requirements
Partner with internal investment, portfolio implementation, technology, and operations teams to streamline workflows
Support tax-sensitive implementation choices, trading frequency optimization, and asset selection strategies
Identify inefficiencies in current trading workflows and design systematic solutions to improve speed, accuracy, and scalability
Lead projects that drive process innovation within a high-performance investment environment

Qualification

Automated trading systemsQuantitative researchMulti-asset tradingPythonTreasury operationsGlobal market knowledgeAnalytical skillsLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

Required

Experience leading systematic trading or execution functions in a multi-asset environment
Track record of developing automated trading systems or execution tools
Strong understanding of global markets, trading microstructure, and liquidity dynamics
Ability to operate effectively in a lean, entrepreneurial investment setting
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience managing external financial counterparties

Preferred

Direct experience in treasury or funding operations is strongly preferred

Company

Confidential

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Centralizing All Types Of Next Opportunities For You In One Place.
location
Vancouver, US
people-size2-10 employees

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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