Python Quantitative Developer, CTA / Futures

Location: Hong Kong
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

An established quantitative investment firm is looking for a Python Quantitative Developer to join its systematic trading team in Hong Kong.

You will work closely with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to develop and enhance the research and trading infrastructure supporting systematic CTA and futures strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based quantitative research and trading tools.
• Build robust data pipelines, backtesting frameworks and analytics for futures strategies.
• Work closely with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to implement systematic trading strategies.
• Improve the performance, scalability and reliability of the quantitative platform.
• Integrate new datasets, models and trading signals into the research and production environment.
• Maintain high standards of code quality, testing and documentation.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant experience as a Quantitative Developer or in a closely related quantitative development position.
• Professional experience working with CTA, managed futures or systematic futures strategies.
• Strong Python programming skills, with experience developing quantitative tools or systems.
• Good understanding of futures as an asset class.
• Experience supporting quantitative research, backtesting or systematic trading activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work closely with quantitative researchers, portfolio managers and technical stakeholders.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or another relevant quantitative discipline.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, asset manager or systematic trading environment.
• Familiarity with portfolio construction, risk analytics or strategy deployment.
• Experience working with large financial datasets.

Application

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV outlining their relevant Python development experience and exposure to CTA or futures strategies.

Applications will be assessed based on relevant skills, experience and ability to perform the role. All qualified candidates will receive fair consideration in accordance with applicable fair employment practices.