Global Markets Quant: Real-Time Execution & Algorithm Research

AXQ Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AXQ Capital, a global quantitative investment firm, seeks a Quantitative Researcher focused on execution research in New York. You will collaborate with PMs, researchers, and developers to sharpen execution quality and translate edge into profits across multi-asset markets.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in algorithmic trading/execution research and strong Python skills. Join a team advancing technology and data infrastructure to drive alpha.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a quantitative or technical field.
• 2+ years in algorithmic trading, execution research, or a related role.
• Self-motivated and highly productive, with ownership and urgency.
• Strong Python skills for conducting research.

Responsibilities

• Build execution analytics and real-time monitoring across global markets.
• Design, select, and live-test trading algorithms.
• Develop backtesting frameworks with transaction and impact cost modelling.
• Explore new exchange structures and alternative liquidity.
• Expand portfolio internalization and optimize trade scheduling.

Skills

Python

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in quantitative field

Job description

AXQ Capital, a global quantitative investment firm, seeks a Quantitative Researcher focused on execution research in New York. You will collaborate with PMs, researchers, and developers to sharpen execution quality and translate edge into profits across multi-asset markets.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in algorithmic trading/execution research and strong Python skills. Join a team advancing technology and data infrastructure to drive alpha.