COO, Quantitative Trading Fund

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good exposure

Job summary

A pioneering quantitative trading firm is seeking a leader to oversee day-to-day trading operations, build operational infrastructure, and manage risk frameworks. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in quantitative trading and strong leadership skills. You will lead cross-functional teams and drive technology and automation initiatives for new market expansion. This position offers good exposure within a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in quantitative or systematic trading environments.
• Strong technical and market infrastructure knowledge.
• Proven leadership and operational excellence.
• Proven ability to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
• Experience driving technology and automation initiatives across trading ops.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day trading operations.
• Build and optimize operational infrastructure.
• Lead cross-functional teams.
• Strengthen Risk and Control Frameworks
• Drive Technology and Automation Initiatives
• Manage Regulatory and Compliance Oversight
• Oversee Vendor and Exchange Relationships
• Oversee Financial and P&L Operations
• Enhance Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Support Strategic Growth and New Market Expansion

Skills

Quantitative trading experience

Leadership

Risk management

Technical knowledge

Strategic thinking

Automation

Job description

• Lead the operational engine behind cutting‑edge AI trading innovation
• Transform complex AI research workflows into revenue generating trading strategy

About Our Client

A pioneering quantitative trading firm leveraging advanced AI and machine learning to uncover alpha, optimize execution, scale global strategies, and deliver consistent, data‑driven performance with unmatched computational power and insight.

Job Description

1. Oversee Day‑to‑Day Trading Operations
2. Build and Optimize Operational Infrastructure
3. Lead Cross‑Functional Teams
4. Strengthen Risk and Control Frameworks
5. Drive Technology and Automation Initiatives
6. Manage Regulatory and Compliance Oversight
7. Oversee Vendor and Exchange Relationships
8. Oversee Financial and P&L Operations
9. Enhance Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
10. Support Strategic Growth and New Market Expansion

The Successful Applicant

1. Extensive Experience in Quantitative or Systematic Trading Environments
2. Strong Technical and Market Infrastructure Knowledge
3. Proven Leadership and Operational Excellence
4. Exceptional Risk Management & Regulatory Knowledge
5. Strategic Thinker with Strong Execution Skills

What's on Offer

Good exposure