Quantitative Trader – Equities (Live Trading)

IMC Trading; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm is seeking an experienced Quantitative Trader in Hong Kong to manage and analyze live high to mid-frequency equity trading strategies. This role demands a strong quantitative background and hands-on experience in trading environments. Responsibilities include monitoring performance metrics, optimizing execution, and collaborating with engineers and researchers. Ideal candidates will possess significant trading experience, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Join a team known for its collaborative culture and commitment to market innovation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in systematic equity trading with exposure to live trading.
• Strong understanding of order books and execution dynamics in APAC markets.
• Proven experience in analyzing execution quality and market impacts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee live high- to mid-frequency equity trading strategies.
• Monitor intraday performance and identify anomalies in real time.
• Work closely with quant researchers to translate ideas into trading behavior.

Skills

Systematic equity trading

Market microstructure knowledge

Programming skills (Python/C++)

Data analysis skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a quantitative field

Job description

IMC is seeking an experienced Quantitative Trader to focus on live trading operations and performance analysis for high to mid-frequency, delta-one equity strategies in APAC markets. Based in Hong Kong, this role sits close to production trading and is responsible for maximizing PnL through real-time monitoring, execution optimization, and rapid feedback loops between trading, research, and engineering.

This is a hands-on trading role with strong ownership of day-to-day strategy behaviour in live markets, requiring sound judgment under pressure and deep understanding of market microstructure.

Core Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee live high- to mid-frequency equity trading strategies across APAC markets
• Monitor intraday performance, risk, and execution quality; identify and act on anomalies in real time
• Analyse fills, slippage, adverse selection, and market impact to continuously improve execution outcomes
• Work closely with quant researchers to translate research ideas into robust, production-ready trading behaviour
• Partner with engineers to diagnose production issues, improve system stability, and enhance trading infrastructure
• Contribute to post-trade analysis, performance attribution, and feedback into strategy iteration
• Ensure strategies operate within defined risk limits and respond appropriately to changing market conditions

Skills & Experience

• Degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or similar)
• 3+ years of experience in systematic equity trading, with direct exposure to live trading environments
• Strong understanding of market microstructure, order books, and execution dynamics in APAC markets
• Proven experience analysing execution quality, market impact, and intraday performance drivers
• Strong programming and data analysis skills (Python/C++ strongly preferred)
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage multiple live priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.