Global Banking & Markets, Equity Quantitative Research, Associate/ Vice President, Hong Kong

Goldman Sachs; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm in Hong Kong seeks a Quantitative Researcher to design and optimize algorithmic trading strategies. Candidates must excel in programming and possess a strong foundation in quantitative research. Responsibilities include developing trading signals, enhancing execution quality, and monitoring trading performance. The firm fosters diversity and offers excellent growth opportunities through training and benefits programs.

Qualifications

• Passion for solving complex, data-driven problems.
• Experience in electronic trading, quantitative research, or strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Develop internalization logic to enhance execution quality.
• Create and refine trading signals using historical data.
• Build and maintain back-testing frameworks.
• Collaborate with Algo Developers and Traders for solutions.
• Monitor live trading performance for improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Programming in Python, C++, Java

Linear algebra, probability, statistics

Data pipelines, debugging, performance optimization

Excellent communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Electronic trading experience

Job description

Job Description

Our core value is building strong relationships with our institutional clients, which include corporations, financial service providers, and fund managers. We help them buy and sell financial products on exchanges around the world, raise funding, and manage risk. This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial team with a passion for the markets, with individuals who thrive in fast-paced, changing environments and are energized by a bustling trading floor.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Quantitative Researcher for our Quantitative Execution Services team to design and optimize algorithmic trading strategies through rigorous research, simulation, and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop internalization logic to enhance execution quality and reduce market impact.
• Create and refine trading signals using historical and real-time data.
• Build and maintain back-testing frameworks; run simulations to test robustness.
• Collaborate with Algo Developers, Strats, and Traders to deliver production-ready solutions.
• Monitor live trading performance and identify improvement opportunities.

Required Skills

• Passion for solving complex, data-driven problems.
• Strong programming in Python, C++, or Java; familiarity with Slang and KDB+ a plus.
• Solid foundation in linear algebra, probability, and statistics.
• Experience with data pipelines, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Excellent communication skills to present findings and influence design.
• Ability to work independently and in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
• Experience in electronic trading, quantitative research, or strategy development.

Preferred Attributes

• 1+ years in financial services or related domain.
• Knowledge of market microstructure, execution algorithms, and quantitative modeling.
• Familiarity with data science and machine learning techniques and frameworks.

About Goldman Sachs

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