Quantitative Researcher – CTA / Systematic Macro

Man Group

Shanghai, China

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in CTA or systematic macro research.

Best fit for

Candidates with up to 10 years of experience in CTA or systematic macro teams at top hedge funds or prop trading firms
— “up to 10 years in quantitative strategy research, preferably within established CTA / systematic macro teams at leading hedge funds or proprietary trading firms”
Individuals who have successfully developed and implemented systematic trading strategies in global futures and macro markets
— “Develop systematic strategies across global futures and liquid macro markets, including equities, rates, FX and commodities”
Candidates with a deep understanding of macroeconomic signals and strategy failure modes
— “Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of macro strategies—such as trend following, carry, value and macroeconomic signals—including their economic rationale, return drivers, regime dependence and failure modes”

Things to consider

Requires a track record of transitioning research into live trading with realistic implementation constraints
— “Experience taking strategies from research into live trading, with rigorous out-of-sample testing and realistic treatment of transaction costs, futures rolls and implementation constraints”
Position demands a high level of technical proficiency in Python and time-series modeling
— “Strong Python, time-series modelling and statistical research skills, with the ability to translate macroeconomic hypotheses into robust, testable trading rules”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with translating macroeconomic theories into executable trading rules
— “the ability to translate macroeconomic hypotheses into robust, testable trading rules”
Emphasize prior work with out-of-sample testing and handling of transaction costs
— “rigorous out-of-sample testing and realistic treatment of transaction costs”
Demonstrate expertise in portfolio construction techniques like volatility targeting and risk allocation
— “Strong understanding of volatility targeting, cross-asset correlations, risk allocation, leverage and drawdown management”

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What success looks like

develop systematic strategies across global futures
take strategies from research into live trading

Typical background

up to 10 years in quantitative strategy research

Skills & requirements

Required

Quantitative Strategy ResearchSystematic StrategiesMacro StrategiesPortfolio ConstructionPython

Preferred

CTA / Systematic MacroHedge FundsProprietary Trading Firms

Stack & domain

Quantitative Strategy ResearchCTA / Systematic MacroTrend FollowingCarryValueMacroeconomic SignalsVolatility TargetingCross-asset CorrelationsRisk AllocationLeverageDrawdown ManagementPythonTime-series ModellingStatistical Research

About the role

Original posting from Man Group via Greenhouse

About Man Group
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.
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As at 30 June 2026
Experience: up to 10 years in quantitative strategy research, preferably within established CTA / systematic macro teams at leading hedge funds or proprietary trading firms.
Research focus: Develop systematic strategies across global futures and liquid macro markets, including equities, rates, FX and commodities; open to any trading frequency.
Macro expertise: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of macro strategies—such as trend following, carry, value and macroeconomic signals—including their economic rationale, return drivers, regime dependence and failure modes.
Track record: Experience taking strategies from research into live trading, with rigorous out-of-sample testing and realistic treatment of transaction costs, futures rolls and implementation constraints.
Portfolio construction: Strong understanding of volatility targeting, cross-asset correlations, risk allocation, leverage and drawdown management.
Technical skills: Strong Python, time-series modelling and statistical research skills, with the ability to translate macroeconomic hypotheses into robust, testable trading rules
Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.

Source: Man Group careers (Greenhouse)