Quantitative Execution Research Associate

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

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.