Head of Systematic Futures
trexquant
information technology

Job Description:


We are looking for an experienced systematic futures quantitative researcher to lead our Futures Team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of researchers in researching, implementing, and trading profitable futures based systematic strategies within Trexquant�s core product. Your work will expand our existing systematic futures program as a meaningful asset class in our proven quantitative processes.

Daily Responsibilities:


Expand our current futures effort by further identifying data and signals useful for building and backtesting various futures strategies. Work with the development team to improve accuracy, robustness, and speed of our platform in simulating and trading proposed futures based strategies. Design and Implement futures based strategies and partner with the execution and financing teams to optimize execution of strategies, harmonizing with existing investments and asset classes. Align with the risk team to establish monitoring and controls for futures specific risk exposures as well as capital allocation among our incumbent strategies. Regularly present to senior management to collaborate and align quantitative credit research with overall trading and investment strategies.

Job Requirements:


5+ years of experience in researching and trading quantitative futures based strategies. Bachelor's, Master�s, or Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics, Statistical Modeling, Computer Science or other related STEM fields. Proven leadership experience in managing a team of quantitative researchers. Strong quantitative skills. Proficiency in Python.

Compensation:


Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company performance. Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment. PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your. dependents. Pre-tax commuter benefits. Weekly company meals.

Applications are open for both Stamford and New York City offices, the latter with a planned opening in October 2026.

The base salary for this role is $130,000 to $200,000, and will be determined based on the candidate�s educational background and professional experience. Base salary is one component of Trexquant�s total compensation package, which may also include a discretionary, performance-based bonus. This position is classified as overtime-exempt.

Job Location(s):


Stamford, Connecticut

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