Junior Quant Trader: Automation, Risk & Market Insight

Old Mission; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mission is seeking a Junior Quantitative Trader for its APAC office. The role focuses on disciplined decision making, risk management, derivative pricing, and researching profitable opportunities. You will work in a team to identify mispriced securities and execute trades with efficiency.

Ideal candidates have a quantitative degree, strong programming skills, and 3+ years of equity or options trading experience, with a track record in automated trading systems and high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• A quantitative degree is required.
• Proficiency in at least one listed programming language.
• 3+ years of equity or options trading experience.
• Experience with automated trading systems.
• Demonstrated integrity and high ethical standards.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trade execution and risk across portfolios.
• Implement strategies to reduce transaction costs.
• Conduct post-trade analysis on P&L and execution quality.
• Continuously adapt models to changing market conditions.

Skills

3+ years trading experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving under pressure

Strong work ethic

Integrity

Excellent communication

Education

Quantitative degree

Tools

Python

C++

Java

VBA

R

MATLAB

Ruby

Job description

Old Mission is seeking a Junior Quantitative Trader for its APAC office. The role focuses on disciplined decision making, risk management, derivative pricing, and researching profitable opportunities. You will work in a team to identify mispriced securities and execute trades with efficiency.

Ideal candidates have a quantitative degree, strong programming skills, and 3+ years of equity or options trading experience, with a track record in automated trading systems and high ethical standards.