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Trexquant is seeking an experienced quantitative researcher to lead our Systematic ETF Strategy Team. In this role, you will manage a team of researchers focused on designing, implementing, and trading systematic ETF-based strategies within Trexquant’s core quantitative framework. Your leadership will play a critical role in scaling ETF strategies into a meaningful asset class for the firm.
Responsibilities
The base salary range is $130,000 to $200,000, depending on candidates’ educational and professional background. Base salary is only one part of Trexquant’s total compensation, which may include a discretionary and performance based bonus.
Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Trexquant is seeking an experienced quantitative researcher to lead our Systematic ETF Strategy Team. In this role, you will manage a team of researchers focused on designing, implementing, and trading systematic ETF-based strategies within Trexquant’s core quantitative framework. Your leadership will play a critical role in scaling ETF strategies into a meaningful asset class for the firm.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of researchers to expand ETF capabilities by identifying new data sources, signals, and strategies.
- Oversee the design, backtesting, and implementation of systematic ETF trading strategies.
- Collaborate with the development team to enhance the performance, robustness, and scalability of ETF simulation and trading infrastructure.
- Partner with execution and financing teams to optimize trade execution and capital efficiency.
- Work with the risk team to establish monitoring frameworks, controls, and capital allocation processes specific to ETF exposures.
- Present ETF research initiatives and progress to senior management, ensuring alignment with firm-wide trading and investment strategies.
- 5 years of experience researching and trading quantitative ETF-based strategies.
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
- Proven leadership experience managing quantitative research teams.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Python; familiarity with large-scale data analysis and backtesting frameworks a plus.
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus.
- Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment.
- PPO health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for you and your dependents.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Weekly company-provided meals.
The base salary range is $130,000 to $200,000, depending on candidates’ educational and professional background. Base salary is only one part of Trexquant’s total compensation, which may include a discretionary and performance based bonus.
Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $130,000 - $200,000