Head of Systematic Futures: Build & Lead Global Quant

Tradermath; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Life and disability insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Paid time off

Team events

Job summary

AXQ Capital seeks a Head of Systematic Futures to set strategy, lead a global team of quantitative researchers, and build the data, technology, and execution backbone for futures trading. You will own live portfolios, risk controls, and performance while driving cross-team collaboration to expand edge across asset classes.

The role requires a strong research background, experience scaling teams, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and scale teams of researchers
• Strong track record in building measurable systematic strategies
• Experience partnering with trading and technology teams

Responsibilities

• Set direction for AXQ's systematic futures efforts and define milestones
• Lead and mentor a global team of quantitative researchers
• Develop data, execution, and infrastructure capabilities for futures
• Own live futures portfolios and manage risk/return profiles
• Collaborate across asset classes to grow firm-wide edge
• Drive recruitment and talent development in the team

Skills

Global futures knowledge

Strategy scaling experience

Hiring/leading researchers

Quantitative research rigor

Entrepreneurial ownership

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s/PhD in quantitative/technical field

Job description

AXQ Capital seeks a Head of Systematic Futures to set strategy, lead a global team of quantitative researchers, and build the data, technology, and execution backbone for futures trading. You will own live portfolios, risk controls, and performance while driving cross-team collaboration to expand edge across asset classes.

The role requires a strong research background, experience scaling teams, and an entrepreneurial mindset.