Head of Systematic ETF Strategy

Head of Systematic ETF Strategy

About the Company

Dynamic quantitative finance firm specializing in multi-asset portfolios & machine learning

Industry
Financial Services

Type
Privately Held

Founded
2012

Employees
51-200

Specialties

• quantitative investing
• statistical arbitrage
• mathematics
• trading
• fintech
• engineering
• computer science
• and data science

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Head for its Systematic ETF Strategy Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and mentoring a group of quantitative researchers dedicated to the design, implementation, and trading of systematic ETF-based strategies. This role is pivotal in the expansion of the firm's ETF capabilities, requiring the identification of new data sources, signals, and strategies. The Head will also oversee the entire process from strategy design to backtesting and implementation, ensuring that the team's work is in line with the company's core quantitative framework. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in researching and trading quantitative ETF-based strategies, and a degree in a STEM field. Strong leadership skills are essential, as is a proven track record in managing quantitative research teams. The role demands a high level of proficiency in Python, with familiarity in large-scale data analysis and backtesting frameworks being a plus. The Head will also be involved in collaborating with various teams to enhance the performance and scalability of ETF trading infrastructure, optimize trade execution, and establish risk monitoring frameworks specific to ETF exposures. The position requires a candidate with strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, who can effectively present ETF research initiatives to senior management and ensure their alignment with the company's trading and investment strategies.

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Product Management
• Information Technology