Python Quant Developer

Ashford Benjamin; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford Benjamin in Hong Kong seeks a Python Developer to join the Quant Implementation team, a global unit at the heart of the systematic trading business. You will design, develop, and maintain alpha algorithms and portfolio construction processes, resolving live trading challenges under tight deadlines.

You will collaborate with investment and research teams across asset classes, gaining exposure to diverse strategies while contributing to a large codebase with strong best-practices

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of backend development experience.
• Enterprise-level Python development skills.
• Experience with SQL databases and large datasets.
• Strong data manipulation and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of statistics and problem solving.
• Strong communication and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain alpha algorithms and portfolio construction processes.
• Verify research output and monetization of ideas in practice.
• Collaborate with investment and research teams across asset classes.
• Contribute to a large, complex codebase using best practices.

Skills

Backend Python development

SQL databases

Data manipulation

Statistics

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

My client is a global hedge fund with approximately $80 billion in AUM, they are one of the largest hedge fund managers in the world. Headquartered in London, they also have offices in the US and across APAC. The culture is globally collaborative, tech-agnostic, and AI-native, with a mix of talent from leading financial institutions and top tech firms. Excellent compensation and benefits.

Finance experience is required. No trading strategies implementation experience required.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Python Developer to join the Quant Implementation team, a global team that sits at the heart of the systematic trading business. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining alpha algorithms and portfolio construction processes, as well as resolving live trading challenges under demanding deadlines. You will collaborate closely with multiple investment and research teams, gaining exposure to a range of investment styles and asset classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Alpha Development: Design, develop, and maintain alpha algorithms and portfolio construction processes.
• Research Verification: Verify research output and ensure efficient monetization of ideas in practice.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multiple investment and research teams across various asset classes.
• Codebase Management: Contribute to a large and complex codebase, applying best practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience: 4–6 years as a backend Developer.
• Coding: Strong backend Python development skills at an enterprise level.
• Data: Experience with SQL databases and working with large, complex datasets.
• Analytics: Strong data manipulation and analytical skills.
• Statistics: Good knowledge of statistics and ability to dive deep into problems.
• Soft Skills: Practical approach to problem-solving, strong analytical skills, good communication, and detail-oriented.