What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trader position at GQR?
A leading global quantitative investment firm in Greenwich is seeking a Multi-Asset Trader to join its systematic trading team. In this role, you’ll manage and monitor trading across multiple asset classes during Asian market hours (7pm-3:30am), ensuring precise execution, robust risk controls, and seamless collaboration with researchers, portfolio managers, and technology teams.
What You’ll Do
Execute and oversee trades across equities, futures, FX, and other liquid asset classes during the overnight Asia session
Monitor live strategies, market conditions, and system performance; escalate anomalies and collaborate with technology to resolve issues
Maintain intraday risk awareness and adhere strictly to trading and compliance protocols
Provide market color and session summaries to global teams transitioning into the next trading day
Participate in continuous improvement of trading processes, tools, and automation
What We’re Looking For
3–7 years of experience in trading, execution, or a related role—preferably in a systematic, quantitative, or multi-asset environment
Strong understanding of market microstructure across at least one major asset class; interest in expanding across others
Comfort operating autonomously during off-hours while remaining detail-oriented and disciplined
Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate with global teams
Strong technical aptitude; familiarity with Python or SQL is a plus
If you’re energized by fast markets, thrive in a systematic trading environment, and are open to working non-standard hours, this is a chance to join an elite team at the center of a global trading operation.
Salary : $200,000 - $300,000