Senior Quant Trader - DeFi Hedging & Algos (HK)

Tokalent; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokalent is seeking a Senior Quant Trader in Hong Kong to lead development and execution of complex hedging strategies alongside the CEO and credit team. The role requires strong programming, modeling, and market intuition to manage risk across rates, credit, FX, and exotics.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years in quant trading, with advanced degrees and strong communication to collaborate across risk, tech, and business groups. Based in Hong Kong and ready to drive trading innovations.

Qualifications

• Experienced in development and implementation of trading ideas and trading algorithms.
• Trade execution experience with interest rate options, credit options and exotics is desirable.
• Knowledge of C/C++, Python, VBA, and Machine Learning is a plus.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem solving skills; knowledge of probability, stochastic calculus, and copulas for finance.
• Excellent communication and ability to interact with various business groups daily.

Responsibilities

• Work with the CEO, Quant Strategist, and Credit Team to execute and strategize hedging of complex risks.
• Regular interaction with Credit Risk, Technology and other Quant groups.

Skills

Trading algorithm development

Trade execution

Quantitative analysis

Programming (C/C++)

Python

VBA

Machine Learning

Communication

Education

Masters/PhD in quantitative field

FRM/CFA/CQF qualification

Tools

C/C++

Python

VBA

Job description

Tokalent is seeking a Senior Quant Trader in Hong Kong to lead development and execution of complex hedging strategies alongside the CEO and credit team. The role requires strong programming, modeling, and market intuition to manage risk across rates, credit, FX, and exotics.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years in quant trading, with advanced degrees and strong communication to collaborate across risk, tech, and business groups. Based in Hong Kong and ready to drive trading innovations.