Lead Recruiter - Quantitative Research (Hedge Funds & Trading Firms)

Sartre Group
Hong Kong, HK

Job Description

Sartre Group is a specialist search firm focused on placing elite talent across quantitative finance, technology, and advanced analytics. With a growing global footprint, we partner with leading hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and financial institutions to deliver best-in-class talent.

As part of our continued expansion in Asia, we are building out our Hong Kong presence and are seeking an experienced recruiter to play a key role in this growth.

The Role

This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced recruiter to take ownership of our quantitative research vertical in Hong Kong. You will focus on placing top-tier quantitative researchers into hedge funds and trading firms, while helping to build and scale our regional presence leveraging Sartre Group’s established global client base.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end recruitment for quantitative research roles across hedge funds and proprietary trading firms
  • Build and manage senior relationships with portfolio managers, hiring managers, and key stakeholders
  • Leverage Sartre Group’s global client network to expand and grow the Hong Kong desk
  • Identify, engage, and attract top quantitative talent (e.g. PhDs, researchers, quants) on a global scale
  • Act as a market specialist within systematic trading and quantitative research
  • Contribute to the strategic growth and direction of the Asia business
  • Consistently achieve and exceed revenue targets

Requirements

  • Proven experience recruiting within quantitative finance, front-office finance, or a closely related niche
  • Strong track record of billings in a competitive, high-performance environment
  • Ability to engage credibly with highly technical candidates and senior stakeholders
  • Strong commercial mindset with the drive to build and grow a market
  • Interest in or understanding of quantitative research and systematic trading
  • Fluent in English; Cantonese or Mandarin is advantageous

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
  • Opportunity to step into a leadership role with real ownership
  • Access to an established global client base across top-tier hedge funds and trading firms
  • Clear progression path with scope to build and lead a team
  • High-performance, entrepreneurial culture with significant earning potential

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious recruiter ready to step into a leadership role and build a high-performing desk within a global firm, we would love to hear from you.

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Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

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Level

lead

Posted

4/16/2026

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