Head of Quantitative Trading & Strategy

Peskind Executive Search; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

High-growth sector opportunity

Autonomy in system design

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Quantitative Trading & Strategy in Miami to design and build automated trading systems. This entrepreneurial role involves leading a team, shaping the company's trading direction, and driving innovation. Candidates should have over 5 years of quantitative trading experience, strong technical skills, and a proven track record in trading systems. A competitive compensation package is offered, including a base salary of $250K to $350K based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quantitative trading, algorithmic strategy, or prop trading environments.
• Advanced technical expertise in Python, SQL, APIs, and data engineering frameworks.
• Proven track record designing and deploying real-time trading or optimization systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and own the company’s trading infrastructure, data pipelines, and execution engines.
• Design, implement, and optimize high-performance, fault-tolerant trading systems.
• Develop and refine predictive models for pricing, demand forecasting, and market efficiency.

Skills

Quantitative trading

Algorithmic strategy

Python

SQL

Data engineering

Communication skills

Job description

Head of Quantitative Trading & Strategy

Confidential Client of Peskind Executive Search
Location: Miami, FL
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

About the Client

Our client is a fast-growing, data-driven leader transforming the live entertainment ecosystem. By merging advanced analytics, technology, and market-making strategy, the company brings liquidity, transparency, and financial innovation to the secondary ticketing marketplace — connecting fans to the events they love through smarter pricing and trading infrastructure.

With six years of consistent profitability, the organization is now entering its next growth phase — building a next-generation quantitative trading platform that applies high-frequency trading principles to live event markets. This is not just a technology company — it’s the trading desk of live entertainment.

About the Role

Peskind Executive Search has been exclusively retained to identify a Head of Quantitative Trading & Strategy, an entrepreneurial technical leader who will design, build, and scale the company’s automated trading systems and pricing algorithms from inception.

This individual will own the architecture, codebase, and real-time execution strategies that directly drive revenue and profitability. Working closely with the CEO, you will shape the company’s quantitative direction, drive innovation in predictive modeling, and lead a small, high-impact team of engineers and analysts.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and own the company’s trading infrastructure, data pipelines, and execution engines.

• Design, implement, and optimize high-performance, fault-tolerant trading systems.

• Develop and refine predictive models for pricing, demand forecasting, and market efficiency.

• Build real-time dashboards and monitoring tools for trading performance, P&L, and risk exposure.

• Partner directly with executive leadership to prioritize strategy and identify emerging opportunities.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a technical team as the organization scales its quantitative operations.

• Continuously enhance system speed, data integrity, and model profitability.

Ideal Background

• 5+ years of experience in quantitative trading, algorithmic strategy, or prop trading environments.

• Advanced technical expertise in Python, SQL, APIs, and data engineering frameworks.

• Proven track record designing and deploying real-time trading or optimization systems.

• Strong understanding of market microstructure, risk, and statistical modeling.

• Entrepreneurial, hands‑on mindset with a bias toward execution and measurable results.

• Excellent communication skills — able to distill complex models into actionable business insights.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to dynamic pricing, high-frequency commerce, or live event industries.

• Prior experience in startup or fintech settings with P&L ownership or performance-based incentives.

Compensation

Our client offers a highly competitive package aligned with performance and profitability:

• Base Salary: $250,000 – $350,000 (depending on experience)

• Performance Bonus: Up to 20% of strategy-driven P&L, net of expenses

• Alternative Structure: Lower base with higher revenue share for candidates seeking greater upside

Why This Opportunity

• Direct Revenue Impact: Trading systems you build will directly drive measurable profits.

• Autonomy & Innovation: Freedom to architect next-gen systems without legacy constraints.

• Strategic Visibility: Report directly to the CEO and help define a new quantitative business line.

• High‑Growth Sector: Operate at the intersection of data science, trading, and live entertainment.