Quant Head Callisto Talent Solutions

The Corporate Institute; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 3,631,000 - 5,941,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Gurugram seeks a hands-on Head of Quant with a track record in systematic trading to lead our quantitative research function. You will drive alpha generation, backtesting, and production deployment while mentoring a high-performing team.

We expect strong expertise in probability, statistics, optimization, market microstructure, and alpha modeling, plus excellence in C++/C, Python, and Linux.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in quantitative research and systematic trading.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python, with Linux proficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a quant research team.
• Drive alpha generation, backtesting, and production deployment.
• Collaborate with trading and tech teams to build low-latency systems.
• Own research priorities and evolution of strategies.

Skills

C++/C

Python

Linux

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Linux

Job description

Hiring: Head of Quant | Gurugram

Join a fast-growing proprietary High-Frequency Trading (HFT) firm building cutting-edge, data-driven trading algorithms across equities, futures, and options.

Looking for a hands-on Head of Quant with a proven track record in systematic trading, alpha research, and strategy development to lead quantitative research function.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing quant research team.
• Drive alpha generation, strategy research, backtesting, and production deployment.
• Collaborate with trading and technology teams to build scalable, low-latency trading systems.
• Own research priorities, innovation, and the evolution of quantitative strategies.

What we’re looking for:

• 7+ years of experience in Quant Research/Systematic Trading, preferably within HFT or Proprietary Trading.
• Strong expertise in probability, statistics, optimization, market microstructure, and alpha modeling.
• Excellent programming skills in C++/C, Python, and Linux.
• Experience developing and scaling systematic trading strategies with measurable performance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

If you’re passionate about building world-class quantitative trading strategies and leading high-impact research, we’d love to connect.