Senior Portfolio Manager / Quantitative Researcher – Intraday Trading Strategy
OptiverAbout the Role
As a Senior Portfolio Manager / Quantitative Researcher on the Shanghai team, you'll lead the development of systematic intraday strategies that capture opportunities from minute to hour horizons across a range of asset classes. You'll own the full research-to-production lifecycle and have direct impact on live trading performance, including leading alpha research to generate ideas and discover signals, building and validating predictive models tailored to intraday dynamics, constructing portfolios by combining signals and managing risk exposures, and driving production and execution to ensure strategies are tradable and aligned with real market microstructure.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in quantitative research or trading, preferably at a proprietary trading firm, with solid production results in live intraday strategies
- A strong research mindset, and a proven ability to generate original ideas and take them from concept to production
- Programming experience in languages such as Python, Java or C++, and experience working with large-scale datasets and data pipelines
- A quick-learning, team-oriented and open-minded attitude, with a continuous improvement mindset and drive to succeed
- A driven, passionate and collaborative researcher with a strong track record in systematic intraday trading
What You'll Get
- The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment
- Competitive remuneration including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements
- Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
- Daily office breakfast, lunch, snacks etc.
- Sponsored gym membership, sports and leisure activities, plus weekly in-house chair massages
- Regular social events, clubs and Friday afternoon drinks