Quant Trading Researcher (Python) for Global Markets

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Hong Kong) Limited seeks a Quantitative Trading Researcher (Python) to turn trading ideas into profit. You will design code, build systems for multi-market trading, and collaborate with researchers and engineers to stage ideas for live deployment.

The role requires 5+ years in trading/execution systems, strong Python or C++ skills, and deep market knowledge of order types and matching rules. Masters/PhD in math-related fields highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working on trading or execution systems at a top quantitative trading firm.
• Strong skills in Python or C++ and experience handling large amounts of data.
• Deep understanding of how stock exchanges work, including order types and matching rules.
• A Master’s or PhD in Math, Physics, Computer Science, or Statistics.

Responsibilities

• Turn ideas into profit by creating systems that trade signals efficiently.
• Build tools to manage portfolios, reduce trading fees, and comply with market rules.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to prepare ideas for live deployment.
• Monitor and fix live trading, diagnose issues, and improve performance.

Skills

Python/C++

Data handling

Market knowledge

Research experience

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Math/Physics/CS/Statistics

Job description

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Hong Kong) Limited seeks a Quantitative Trading Researcher (Python) to turn trading ideas into profit. You will design code, build systems for multi-market trading, and collaborate with researchers and engineers to stage ideas for live deployment.

The role requires 5+ years in trading/execution systems, strong Python or C++ skills, and deep market knowledge of order types and matching rules. Masters/PhD in math-related fields highly valued.