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Head Quantitative Research , Systematic Trading Firm , India
We are hiring a senior alpha producer to co lead a growing Quantitative Research platform for a global trading firm expanding its APAC presence. This is a player coach role that combines hands on alpha generation with ownership of research direction and team build out.
You will be responsible for developing and deploying robust equity and derivatives signals, contributing directly to live trading PnL, and driving high standards around research quality, validation, and reproducibility. In parallel, you will mentor researchers, shape the research roadmap, and help scale the platform while maintaining a strong performance culture.
Required Skills
• 5 to 10 plus years of experience in systematic equity and derivatives research
• Proven track record of generating profitable and scalable alpha with direct PnL contribution
• Demonstrated impact of meaningful PnL, typically 20 million USD plus across strategies
• Strong understanding of signal decay, capacity, risk management, and overfitting
• Strong programming skills with experience in research and data infrastructure
• Experience working in live trading environments with close interaction with trading teams
• STEM background, Bachelors, Masters or PhD preferred
This role offers real ownership across research and team building, with compensation closely aligned to strategy performance.
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