About the job
TrexQuant is on the lookout for a senior alpha producer to take on the role of Co-Head of Alpha Research in our dynamic Beijing office.
This position is a blend of hands-on research and leadership for an established researcher with a proven ability to generate profitable and scalable equity alpha. Your mission will be clear: enhance alpha production while simultaneously scaling and uplifting our local research platform.
You will collaborate closely with the current Head of Research in China, sharing leadership responsibilities as our team grows. It is crucial to have production credibility as this role is not solely focused on managerial oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Co-lead the research function in China, upholding high standards of research quality and reproducibility while conducting structured research reviews.
- Generate unique, robust, and scalable equity alpha, directly contributing to our live trading P&L.
- Enhance research quality across the office while scaling the team without compromising standards.
- Independently create, validate, and implement profitable trading signals to drive alpha generation.
- Refine existing research methodologies, fostering innovation in modeling, data utilization, and signal creation with a strong emphasis on statistical discipline and out-of-sample validation.
- Define thematic priorities and research roadmaps to steer the platform's future direction.
- Mentor team members by coaching researchers, nurturing high-potential talent, maintaining a rigorous hiring standard, and ensuring that growth does not affect alpha quality.
Qualifications:
- BS/MS/PhD in a STEM field.
- 5+ years of experience in systematic equity alpha research.
- Demonstrated track record of producing statistically robust and profitable trading signals.
- Direct contributions to live P&L.
- In-depth understanding of signal decay, capacity management, risk controls, and strategies to mitigate overfitting.
- Proficient in programming and research infrastructure.
Benefits:
- Attractive compensation package with bonuses linked to the performance of the algorithms you create.
- Collaborative and friendly work environment where you can actively participate in decision-making regarding research direction, with opportunities to lead innovative ideas.
- Comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and insurance.
