Senior Quant Researcher / Portfolio Manager – Systematic Equities Build
$250000 - 365000 USD
P&L linked bonus
Onsite WORKING
Location: New York, New York – United States Type: Permanent
Senior Quant Researcher / Portfolio Manager – Systematic Equities Build
Location: New York
Compensation: Aggressive, PnL-linked
We are partnering with a leading global investment bank on a major new build-out in their systematic equities business under senior leadership. This is a rare opportunity to join at inception and help shape the platform’s alpha research agenda, portfolio construction, and trading strategy from the ground up.
About the Role
The team is focused on mid- to low-frequency systematic strategies across cash equities, futures, and options. Backed by significant capital, first-class infrastructure, and extensive data resources, they are looking for senior talent from the buy side or prop trading to drive alpha generation and commercial impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the design and development of alpha signals across cash equities, futures, and options.
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Oversee the research pipeline: signal discovery, validation, capacity analysis, and backtesting.
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Partner with technology teams to develop robust portfolio construction, optimisation, and risk management tools.
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Collaborate with trading to implement and execute strategies in live markets.
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Drive platform transformation, leveraging best-in-class data and infrastructure.
What Makes This Role Stand Out
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Greenfield build — join at inception and help set research, tech, and trading direction.
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Significant capital allocation, aggressive comp directly linked to PnL.
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Strong backing from senior leadership with a proven track record in systematic trading.
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State-of-the-art infrastructure, high-quality data, and full research autonomy.
Ideal Background
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Proven track record in alpha/signal research, portfolio construction, or systematic trading.
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Experience in mid/low-frequency equities (cash, vol, futures/options).
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Strong programming and quantitative modelling skills.
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Demonstrated ability to operate in a hands-on leadership role, building teams and infrastructure.
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Currently active in the market or available without long garden leave constraints preferred.
If you are a senior systematic researcher, quant trader, or PM looking for a high-impact leadership role in a brand-new build, please get in touch to explore this opportunity.
Reference: AMC/JME/SEB123
Postcode: 10001
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