Head of Systematic ETF Strategy Team (USA)

Trexquant Investment LP; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Weekly company-provided meals

Job summary

Trexquant Investment seeks an experienced quantitative researcher to lead our Systematic ETF Strategy Team in NYC, managing a team of researchers to design, implement, and trade ETF-based strategies within Trexquant's core framework.

The role requires 5+ years researching and trading ETF strategies, a STEM degree, and proven leadership. Proficiency in Python and backtesting is a plus; base salary ranges from $130k to $200k with potential discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years researching and trading ETF-based strategies.
• Proven leadership experience managing quantitative research teams.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Python; backtesting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of researchers to expand ETF capabilities with new data sources, signals, and strategies.
• Oversee design, backtesting, and implementation of systematic ETF trading strategies.
• Collaborate with development to improve ETF simulation and trading infrastructure.
• Coordinate with execution and financing teams to optimize trades and capital use.
• Work with risk to establish monitoring frameworks and allocations for ETF exposures.
• Present ETF research progress to senior management and align with firm strategy.

Skills

Leadership experience

Quantitative analysis

Python programming

Backtesting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science

Master's degree

Ph.D. in a related STEM field

Tools

Python

Job description

Trexquant is seeking an experienced quantitative researcher to lead our Systematic ETF Strategy Team. In this role, you will manage a team of researchers focused on designing, implementing, and trading systematic ETF-based strategies within Trexquant's core quantitative framework. Your leadership will play a critical role in scaling ETF strategies into a meaningful asset class for the firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of researchers to expand ETF capabilities by identifying new data sources, signals, and strategies.
• Oversee the design, backtesting, and implementation of systematic ETF trading strategies.
• Collaborate with the development team to enhance the performance, robustness, and scalability of ETF simulation and trading infrastructure.
• Partner with execution and financing teams to optimize trade execution and capital efficiency.
• Work with the risk team to establish monitoring frameworks, controls, and capital allocation processes specific to ETF exposures.
• Present ETF research initiatives and progress to senior management, ensuring alignment with firm-wide trading and investment strategies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience researching and trading quantitative ETF-based strategies.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
• Proven leadership experience managing quantitative research teams.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Python; familiarity with large-scale data analysis and backtesting frameworks a plus.
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus.
• Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment.
• PPO health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for you and your dependents.
• Weekly company-provided meals.

Applications are now open for our NYC office, opening in September 2026.

The base salary range is $130,000 to $200,000, depending on candidates' educational and professional background. Base salary is only one part of Trexquant's total compensation, which may include a discretionary and performance based bonus.

Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer