Lead HFT Quant Researcher

AAA Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

AAA Global in New York, London, or Singapore is seeking an experienced HFT Quantitative Research Team Lead to build and lead a team developing systematic, high-frequency trading strategies across global electronic markets.

This senior, hands-on role requires a proven track record in production-ready strategies and the ability to hire, mentor, and manage top talent; you will own the full lifecycle from data analysis to deployment and performance enhancement.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in mathematics, statistics, CS, physics, engineering or another quantitative discipline.
• Proven track record building profitable HFT strategies in live production.
• Deep understanding of electronic-market microstructure, LOBs, matching engines and execution dynamics.
• Strong knowledge of statistical modelling, ML, time-series analysis and signal processing.
• Expert programming in Python and/or C++.
• Experience with large-scale tick, order-book datasets and execution datasets.
• Solid backtesting, TC modelling, and production-readiness discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of quantitative researchers focused on high-frequency and intraday strategies.
• Stay hands-on in alpha research, data analysis, modelling and strategy development.
• Research and deploy systematic strategies across equities, futures, options, FX, and other liquid markets.
• Identify short-horizon predictive signals using market microstructure and order-book dynamics.
• Build backtesting and simulation frameworks with realistic latency and costs.
• Collaborate with developers and engineers to translate research into scalable production systems.
• Optimize execution logic, inventory management and risk-adjusted performance.
• Monitor live strategies and continuously improve signals and execution models.
• Establish rigorous research standards for data quality, validation and production readiness.
• Manage research priorities and allocate resources along a clear pipeline.

Skills

Python

C++

Quantitative research

Machine learning

Time-series analysis

Data analysis

Leadership

Research leadership

Education

Advanced degree in quantitative field

Tools

Backtesting frameworks

Job description

AAA Global in New York, London, or Singapore is seeking an experienced HFT Quantitative Research Team Lead to build and lead a team developing systematic, high-frequency trading strategies across global electronic markets.

This senior, hands-on role requires a proven track record in production-ready strategies and the ability to hire, mentor, and manage top talent; you will own the full lifecycle from data analysis to deployment and performance enhancement.