Confidential
Head of Systematic ETF Strategy
About the Company
Dynamic quantitative finance firm specializing in multi-asset portfolios & machine learning
Industry Financial Services
Type Privately Held
Founded 2012
Employees 51-200
Specialties
quantitative investing statistical arbitrage mathematics trading fintech engineering computer science and data science
About the Role
The Company is in search of a Head for its Systematic ETF Strategy Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and mentoring a group of quantitative researchers dedicated to the design, implementation, and trading of systematic ETF-based strategies. This role is pivotal in the expansion of the firm's ETF capabilities, requiring the identification of new data sources, signals, and strategies. The Head will also oversee the entire process from strategy design to backtesting and implementation, ensuring that the team's work is in line with the company's core quantitative framework.
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in researching and trading quantitative ETF-based strategies, and a degree in a STEM field. Strong leadership skills are essential, as is a proven track record in managing quantitative research teams. The role demands a high level of proficiency in Python, with familiarity in large-scale data analysis and backtesting frameworks being a plus. The Head will also be involved in collaborating with various teams to enhance the performance and scalability of ETF trading infrastructure, optimize trade execution, and establish risk monitoring frameworks specific to ETF exposures. The position requires a candidate with strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, who can effectively present ETF research initiatives to senior management and ensure their alignment with the company's trading and investment strategies.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Product Management Information Technology
About the Company
Dynamic quantitative finance firm specializing in multi-asset portfolios & machine learning
Industry Financial Services
Type Privately Held
Founded 2012
Employees 51-200
Specialties
quantitative investing statistical arbitrage mathematics trading fintech engineering computer science and data science
About the Role
The Company is in search of a Head for its Systematic ETF Strategy Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and mentoring a group of quantitative researchers dedicated to the design, implementation, and trading of systematic ETF-based strategies. This role is pivotal in the expansion of the firm's ETF capabilities, requiring the identification of new data sources, signals, and strategies. The Head will also oversee the entire process from strategy design to backtesting and implementation, ensuring that the team's work is in line with the company's core quantitative framework.
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in researching and trading quantitative ETF-based strategies, and a degree in a STEM field. Strong leadership skills are essential, as is a proven track record in managing quantitative research teams. The role demands a high level of proficiency in Python, with familiarity in large-scale data analysis and backtesting frameworks being a plus. The Head will also be involved in collaborating with various teams to enhance the performance and scalability of ETF trading infrastructure, optimize trade execution, and establish risk monitoring frameworks specific to ETF exposures. The position requires a candidate with strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, who can effectively present ETF research initiatives to senior management and ensure their alignment with the company's trading and investment strategies.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Product Management Information Technology