Trading Solutions Engineer

Alpha Access Limited; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Access Limited is seeking a Trading Solutions Engineer / Technical Account Manager to bridge trading, quantitative research, and technology teams. This hybrid role emphasizes translating complex trading and research requirements into practical technical solutions while communicating with traders and researchers.

Ideal candidates possess strong communication, commercial awareness, and the ability to speak traders' language, with 3–7 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with traders and researchers.
• Strong understanding of trading workflows and quantitative processes.
• Ability to translate requirements into practical technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with Traders, PMs and Researchers to understand workflows and requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve trading efficiency and research productivity.
• Act as a trusted technical partner to trading and research teams.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions with engineering.
• Participate in architecture discussions, demonstrations, planning and integration.
• Drive adoption and improve user experience.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Trading domain knowledge

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Engineering/Math/Financial Engineering)

Tools

Python

C++

APIs

Data pipelines

Job description

A leading quantitative investment firm is looking for Trading Solutions Engineers / Technical Account Managers to bridge the gap between trading, quantitative research, and technology teams.

This is a hybrid role combining technical expertise, trading domain knowledge, solution consulting, and stakeholder relationship management.

The ideal candidate understands how traders and quantitative researchers work, communicates exceptionally well, and can translate complex trading and research requirements into practical technical solutions.

While strong technical capabilities are highly valued, exceptional communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to speak traders' language are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Traders, Portfolio Managers, and Quantitative Researchers to understand their workflows, challenges, and technical requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve trading efficiency, research productivity, and existing technology workflows.
• Act as a trusted technical partner to trading and research teams.

2. Technical Solutions & Implementation

• Translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions, working closely with engineering and infrastructure teams.
• Participate in solution architecture discussions, technical demonstrations, implementation planning, and system integration.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Drive solution adoption and continuously improve the user experience.

3. AI Agent & Quantitative Research Systems

• Explore and implement AI Agents, automation tools, and advanced technologies within trading and quantitative research workflows.
• Support the development and enhancement of quantitative research platforms, data tools, and trading-related applications.
• Gather user feedback and collaborate with engineering teams to improve system functionality and performance.

4. Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with traders, researchers, and technology teams.
• Proactively understand user needs, present solutions, and drive adoption through effective communication and technical consultation.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure successful delivery and resolution of technical challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or related disciplines. Strong academic credentials are preferred.
• Ideally 3–7 years of experience in software engineering, technical solutions, quantitative systems, or technical account management. Exceptional fresh graduates and interns are also welcome.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, trading workflows, and quantitative investment processes.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with traders and quantitative researchers.
• Strong technical aptitude, with the ability to understand software architecture, APIs, data pipelines, and system integration.
• Excellent analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ownership, initiative, and the ability to work across business and technical teams.
• Good command of English and Mandarin.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Account Manager, Solutions Engineer, Technical Consultant, or Quantitative Developer.
• Previous exposure to quantitative hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, investment banks, trading technology providers, or fintech companies.
• Hands-on experience with AI Agents, LLM applications, quantitative research platforms, or trading systems.
• Programming experience in Python, C++, or other relevant languages.
• Experience working directly with Traders, Portfolio Managers, or Quantitative Researchers.
• Proven ability to translate technical capabilities into practical business solutions and drive stakeholder adoption.

Hiring Locations & Seniority

We are hiring across multiple locations and experience levels.

Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong:

Each office is looking to hire at least one experienced professional capable of independently engaging with trading teams, understanding complex requirements, and driving technical solutions.

Additional Openings:

Location and experience requirements are flexible for exceptional candidates. High-potential junior professionals, recent graduates, and interns with strong technical aptitude and exceptional communication skills are encouraged to apply.

What We Value Most

We are looking for individuals who combine:

• Trading Fluency: Understand financial markets and can genuinely speak traders' language.
• Exceptional Communication: Build credibility with demanding trading professionals and communicate ideas persuasively.
• Technical Acumen: Understand complex technology and translate business challenges into practical solutions.
• Intellectual Agility: Learn quickly, think critically, and navigate complex problems with confidence.

Deep technical expertise is a strong advantage, but the ability to connect technology with real trading needs is what sets exceptional candidates apart.