The HFT Trader (Chinese speaking) joins a proprietary trading firm focused on high-frequency and systematic trading across multiple asset classes. This role involves leading research and development efforts to optimise ultra-low-latency trading strategies in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

About the Company

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Role Overview

The HFT Trader will lead initiatives to research, develop, and deploy high-frequency trading strategies, primarily in futures, equities, FX, options, or crypto markets. Reporting to senior management, the role requires close collaboration with quantitative researchers and engineering teams to enhance latency and performance, monitor live systems, and manage risk during volatile market conditions. The successful candidate will also contribute to strategic decisions on market expansion, infrastructure, and new trading opportunities globally.

Key Skills & Experience

• Lead the research, development, and deployment of ultra-low-latency trading strategies
• Identify and exploit alpha opportunities using market microstructure signals
• Drive strategy optimisation across execution logic and risk controls
• Collaborate with quant researchers and engineers to improve system latency and performance
• Monitor live trading systems and proactively manage risk

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in high-frequency or systematic trading
• Strong track record of running profitable HFT strategies
• Deep understanding of market microstructure and electronic trading dynamics
• Experience leading strategy initiatives or managing senior trading/research personnel
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++ preferred
• Ability to collaborate with low-latency engineering and infrastructure teams
• Familiarity with statistical modelling, signal research, and real-time trading systems
• On-site work environment in Asia
• Employment type: Permanent
• Book size: 0 – 5 million USD
• Job duration: 2 weeks
• Start date: 03/08/2026

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply with an updated CV.