Experienced MFT Quantitative Researcher

As an Experienced Quantitative Researcher at Flow Traders, you identify and develop new trading opportunities by leveraging the firm's advanced research capabilities and quantitative trading platform. You'll join the Hong Kong office of a leading proprietary trading firm where quantitative research, technology, and an entrepreneurial culture drive the business.

What you'll do

• Research and develop intraday to few-day quantitative alpha signals and systematic trading strategies
• Apply modern computational techniques, including machine learning and high-performance computing, to develop scalable and effective quantitative trading models
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and traders to translate models into production-ready strategies
• Contribute to research methodology, tooling, and best practices across the global quantitative research team

What you bring

• A master's degree in a STEM discipline, computer science, or a related quantitative field (PhD preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in quantitative trading
• A proven track record of profitable mid-frequency trading strategies operating on intraday to few-day horizons in APAC equities and/or futures markets
• Strong grounding in time-series modeling, signal research, and portfolio construction across short holding periods
• Understanding of market microstructure and the construction of mid-frequency signals from order book and tick data
• Demonstrated success translating modern quantitative methods into profitable trading strategies
• Excellent communication skills and experience managing stakeholders across trading and technology
• A strategic vision for the role of machine learning and AI in the future of systematic trading

About Flow Traders

Flow Traders is a leading proprietary trading firm where quantitative research, technology, and an entrepreneurial culture are at the heart of the business.