HFT Quantitative Researcher- Equity/Futures

Principle Partners
Hong Kong, HK
On-site

Job Description

We are seeking multiple Quantitative Researcher to join a high-performing fund focused on High frequency systematic Equity / Futures trading. This role offers the opportunity to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge trading strategies while working collaboratively with Quant traders, Quant Developers to enhance profitability and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth analysis to identify and exploit trading opportunities in systematic Equity or Futures markets.
  • Develop, refine, and implement trading algorithms to maximize profitability across diverse market conditions.
  • Regularly update quantitative models and algorithms to respond to evolving market dynamics.
  • Integrate and monitor trading signals within the global trading framework to ensure strategy efficiency and robustness.
  • Work closely with portfolio manager, data scientists, traders, and developers to optimize trading strategies and enhance risk management processes.
  • Explore new datasets and statistical techniques to enhance the team’s trading edge.
  • Effectively communicate research findings, methodologies, and results within the team and to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred) in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in quantitative trading or research within systematic Equity and/or futures markets
  • Exposure to high-frequency trading environments is highly desirable.
  • Strong programming skills, particularly in Python or C++ (experience with R or SQL is a plus).
  • Location can be base in US/Hong Kong/ Singapore/ Shanghai

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Quantitative tradingSystematic equityFutures marketsTrading algorithmsPythonC++RSqlAnalyzing informationDeveloping standardsManaging processesSupports innovationHigh frequency tradingRisk management

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

4/24/2026

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