Associate, eRisk Quant Strategies

HSBC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC is seeking a highly qualified quantitative researcher to define, develop and monitor automated trading algorithms within the eRisk team in London. You will work with modern statistical techniques and production-grade systems to support liquidity provision and risk management in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a PhD in a quantitative field, strong experience in systematic trading or algorithmic market making, and proven ability to translate research into scalable solutions

Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative discipline.
• Experience in major electronic trading, especially systematic trading or market making.
• Deep understanding of market microstructure and algorithmic trading fundamentals.
• Statistical analysis skills and research practices to develop and validate models.
• Publications or demonstrable contributions to quantitative research.

Responsibilities

• Own definition, development, implementation, maintenance and monitoring of automated trading algorithms and strategies.
• Deliver milestones in a fast-paced front office environment, balancing research, build and production work.
• Apply Python, R or Matlab for analysis; use SQL for data access.
• Implement production-grade components using Java to support deployment.
• Evaluate market microstructure and algorithmic trading fundamentals across FX, STIR and other products.
• Collaborate with technology teams to improve systems and operational robustness.
• Understand and manage key risks within the first line of defence and risk framework.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders, communicating outcomes clearly.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Market microstructure understanding

Research publications

Communication with clients

AI/ML exposure

Education

PhD in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

R

Matlab

SQL

Java

Job description

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

The Opportunity

The eRisk systematic trading quant team owns, builds and operates HSBC’s automated trading platform, providing liquidity to clients while managing market making risk. In this role you’ll define, develop, implement, maintain and monitor the performance of automated trading algorithms and strategies used in a fast-paced front office environment. You’ll apply proprietary models, algorithms and supporting infrastructure to help the Markets business price and manage risk for structured and derivative products within the Bank’s operational risk and governance requirements. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across technology and the broader eRisk franchise to improve systems and technical solutions. Success means robust research-led models that perform as intended in production and are supported by appropriate controls, monitoring and escalation. It also means fair outcomes for customers and conduct that supports orderly and transparent financial markets.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own the definition, development, implementation, maintenance and performance monitoring of automated trading algorithms and strategies
• Deliver agreed milestones within a fast-paced front office environment, balancing research, build and production priorities
• Apply programming languages for statistical analysis and research including Python, R or Matlab and use q or SQL for data access
• Implement production-grade components using Java where required to support automated trading deployment
• Evaluate market microstructure and business logic and scientific fundamentals of algorithmic trading, methods of statistical analysis across FX or STIR high-frequency and mid/low frequency products
• Partner with technology teams to improve systems, technical solutions and operational robustness of the trading platform
• Understand and manage key risks, asking the right questions and making sound decisions in line with first line-of-defence responsibilities and the operational risk framework.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external clients and communicate outcomes and constraints clearly
• Embed operational risk, governance controls, escalation paths and first line of defence responsibilities in day-to-day delivery
• Act in customers’ best interests while managing and escalating risks in line with HSBC Values, policies, and the Three Lines of Defence framework.

What We're Looking For

• PhD in a quantitative discipline
• Relevant experience within a major electronic trading business, ideally in systematic trading or algorithmic market making
• Demonstrate deep understanding of market microstructure and the scientific fundamentals of algorithmic trading
• Statistical analysis skills and research practices to develop and validate models and algorithms
• Publish research outputs such as academic papers or equivalent demonstrable contributions to quantitative research and documentation
• Exposure to AI and machine learning methods
• Use Python, R or Matlab for research and statistical work and use q or SQL to access and work with large datasets
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders and support fair treatment of customers in the eRisk franchise
• Operate within market, credit, operational, regulatory and reputational risk frameworks including timely escalation and the Three Lines of Defence

Opening up a world of opportunity.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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