Head of Asia Execution Trading

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.

Technologists at WorldQuant research, design, code, test and deploy projects while working collaboratively with researchers and portfolio managers. Our environment is relaxed yet intellectually driven. We seek people who think in code and are motivated by being around like-minded people.

WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality.  ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement.

Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it.

The Role: We are seeking an exceptionally talented Head of Execution Trading Asia to be based in Singapore to lead the team responsible for handling trade execution for WorldQuant’s strategies in global financial markets. Responsibilities (include, but not limited to the following):

• Be responsible for execution across Equities, FX, Futures and other asset classes
• Lead a team responsible for automated execution flows and pursue improvements to reduce the cost of implementing WorldQuant’s models
• Advise on algorithmic execution methods for Asia markets through an understanding of the underlying market structure and broker offerings
• Analyze large data-sets to guide further automation and refine of execution processes
• Interface directly with portfolio managers, brokers, senior management, compliance, risk and many other teams
• Be able to respond quickly in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Create solutions for complex trading problems

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in a quantitative or technical field from a top tier institution
• At least 8 years of experience in a similar capacity
• Hands-on experience working with multiple asset classes e.g. electronic equities, FX and Futures trading
• Solid understanding of financial markets - understand how markets work and be able to recommend best in class execution methodology
• Considerable experience in dealing with compliance and local regulatory requirements
• Experience in SQL required, Python coding experience a strong plus