Head of Quant Research

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking a senior quantitative leader in Hong Kong to head a ~10-person team focused on systematic trading and alpha generation. You will guide research from ideation through production, reviewing models and backtests while shaping portfolio construction with the CIO and Founders.

The role requires deep quantitative expertise, strong Python skills, and proven leadership to deliver robust strategies and scalable infrastructure in a fast-growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Quant Finance, Math, Stats, CS, Physics, Engineering).
• Proven track record in quantitative research, systematic investing, algorithmic trading, or alpha generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 10 quantitative coding and trading team members.
• Drive generation, evaluation, and implementation of alpha signals and systematic trading strategies.
• Oversee research lifecycle from idea generation to backtesting and production deployment.
• Review models, methodologies, backtest results, and code quality for robustness and scalability.
• Contribute to research and coding initiatives when required.
• Refine and enhance trading strategies to improve risk-adjusted returns.
• Set research priorities and manage multiple projects.
• Collaborate with CIO and Founders on portfolio construction and risk management.
• Drive recruitment to build a world-class quantitative research organization.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Python

Backtesting frameworks

Research strategy

Communication

Fluent English

Cantonese/Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Finance/Math/Stats/CS/Physics/Engineering

Tools

Python programming

Backtesting platforms

Production trading systems

Job description

• A reputable quant trading platform in Hong Kong
• Steadily growing business

About Our Client

Our client is a technology-driven quantitative investment firm specializing in systematic and algorithmic trading across global financial markets. The firm combines advanced quantitative research, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and proprietary trading technology to identify and capture investment opportunities through data-driven strategies. With a strong focus on innovation and research excellence, the company continues to invest in expanding its quantitative research capabilities, trading infrastructure, and talent base to support its long-term growth ambitions.

Job Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 10 quantitative coding and trading team members
• Drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of alpha signals and systematic trading strategies.
• Oversee the full research lifecycle, including idea generation, data analysis, model development, backtesting, and production deployment.
• Review and challenge quantitative models, research methodologies, backtest results, and code quality to ensure robustness and scalability.
• Contribute directly to research and coding initiatives when required.
• Continuously refine and enhance existing trading strategies to improve risk-adjusted returns.
• Establish research priorities, allocate resources effectively, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Partner closely with the CIO and Founders on portfolio construction, capital allocation, and risk management decisions.
• Drive recruitment efforts and help build a world-class quantitative research organization.
• Foster a high-performance research culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree or above in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Proven track record in quantitative research, systematic investing, algorithmic trading, or alpha generation within a buy-side institution, hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or quantitative asset manager.
• Demonstrated ability to independently generate alpha ideas and transform research concepts into profitable trading strategies.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Advanced Python programming skills with experience in research infrastructure, backtesting frameworks, and production trading systems.
• Prior experience managing and developing quantitative researchers and research teams.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Fluent English is required.
• Cantonese and/or Mandarin proficiency would be advantageous.
• Prior experience in cryptocurrency, digital assets, or alternative asset trading is highly preferred.

What's on Offer

This is a rare opportunity to lead a 10-person quant research team, work directly alongside the CIO and Founders, drive alpha generation across systematic strategies, and play a key role in shaping the future growth of a fast-growing quantitative investment platform.