Quants
Are you wondering what a fulfilling career in Quants looks like? If you have experience in maths, finance, or statistics, you already have a great starting point.
Gravitas are experts in Banking recruitment. We are driven to help professionals achieve their career goals with a personalised market service. By working with us, you’ll gain career valuable insight, as well as high-quality support when you apply to new opportunities.
Our team recruit across Quant Investment in Equity and Futures, amongst Hedge Funds and Investment Banks in Hong Kong. We working with professionals across Research, Portfolio Management, Traders, Data and Development. If you are looking for a permanent or contract position across all levels, we can assist you!
Latest roles
Quant researcher
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- Permanent
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- 最高 £0.00 年
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Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement quantitative trading strategies using cutting-edge techniques in machine learning, deep...
Quant Trader (Top tier Chinese hedge fund)
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- Permanent
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- US$100000 - US$150000 per annum
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Responsibilities:- Your core objective is to deliver high quality systematic strategies in production.- Monitor continuous trading,...
Quant Developer (Top tier Chinese hedge fund)
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- Permanent
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- US$100000 - US$150000 per annum
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Responsibilities- Designing and implementing a high-frequency trading platform, which includes collecting quotes and trades from and...
APAC Recruiter
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- Permanent
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- HK$1000000 - HK$1500000 年
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APAC RecruiterThe RoleA top global quant hedge fund is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic recruiter to join APAC talent acquisition team....
Algorithmic Trading Researcher
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- Permanent
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- 最高 £0.00 年
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Algorithmic Trading ResearcherJob ResponsibilitiesMaintain existing algorithmic trading models and promptly resolve operational...
Talent Acqusition
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- Permanent
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- 最高 £0.00 年
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Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract candidates with 1-5 years of buy-side experience.Manage the full...
Senior Software(C++)Engineer
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- Permanent
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- Up to £0.00 per annum
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Responsibilities：Designing and implementing a high-frequency trading platform, which includes collecting quotes and trades from and...
机器学习研究员
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- Permanent
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- Up to £0.00 per annum
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职位描述:基于机器学习进行量化因子、模型研究公司安排的其他工作职位要求:本科以上学历出色的编程技能，熟悉Python、Pandas等工具使用优秀的个人品德，谦逊的做事风格，良好的沟通能力乐观、积极、严谨而负责对量化交易有浓厚兴趣，熟悉证券交易的业务知识具有机器学习应用场景算法经...
QD（C++）
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- Permanent
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- 可协商的
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一、岗位概述 作为量化私募 C++开发工程师，你将负责设计、开发和维护高性能的量化交易系统，为公司的量化投资策略提供稳定、高效的技术支持。你将与量化研究员、投资经理和其他技术团队成员紧密合作，共同推动公司在量化投资领域的持续发展。 二、岗位职责 1. 系统开发与维护 -...
量化研究员（QR)
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- Permanent
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- 可协商的
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量化策略研究员通过对数据和统计方法的深入探索与研究推动佳期量化策略的方方面面。他们灵活地使用最新的编程和分析工具提取市场微观结构、交易、基本面、事件等多元数据里的规律，并把这些规律通过严谨的线性、非线性和机器学习在内的多种量化建模方法运用到现有或创新的策略中。他们负责策略的研发...
AI算法研究员
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- Permanent
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- 最高 £0.00 年
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主要职责：1、评估、优化及持续改进现有实盘量化策略；2、与Quant组一同研究数学、统计和机器学习方法，开发并测试新型交易模型3、整理、建模并深度分析股票/期货／期权的海量交易行情4、开发和部署量化交易分析架构及交易平台（python／matlab）任职条件：1、国内外名校本科...
机器学习研究员
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- Permanent
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- Up to £0.00 per annum
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职位描述运用各类深度学习、机器学习方法对多种数据建模，发掘数据规律，寻找数据内在逻辑，持续优化模型。职位要求：1. 毕业于国内外一流名校的计算机、数学、统计学、物理等 STEM...
高频PM（投资经理）
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- Permanent
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- 可协商的
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量化私募高频 PM（投资经理）岗位描述 一、岗位概述 作为量化私募高频 PM，你将负责管理和优化高频量化交易策略，利用先进的技术和数据分析手段，为公司创造卓越的投资回报。你将与一支由量化研究员、开发工程师和交易员组成的专业团队紧密合作，共同推动公司在量化投资领域的持续发展。...
APAC Recruiter
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- Permanent
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- Up to HK$0.00 per annum
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APAC Recruiter - (Quant Hedge Fund + Fluent Chinese)The RoleA top global quant hedge fund is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic recruiter...
Commodity Analyst (Oil)
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- Permanent
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- 可协商的
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Key ResponsibilitiesGenerate investment ideas based on fundamental research and data analysisBuild detailed fundamental commodity supply...
QR/PM
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- Permanent
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- Up to £0.00 per annum
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Job responsibilities: 1. Research, develop and maintain trading algorithms covering various markets (mainly A-share market), understand and...
Manager, Credit Analyst, MNC Corporate Bank
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- Permanent
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- HK$40000 - HK$55000 per month
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Our client is a MNC Corporate Bank who is now looking for a seasonal credit risk professionals in assessing and approving their Corporate...
Credit Analyst (SME, Top Tier Chinese Bank)
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- HK$40000 - HK$50000 per month
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Job ResponsibilityEvaluate all underlying risks associated with credit applications.Carry out cash flow analysis, projections, and peer...
Top Quant jobs in demand
Quant Researcher
A Quant Researcher plays a key responsibility in capturing market opportunities by researching into equities, commodities, and investments in CTAs. As quite an analytical position, they will perform Alpha or Signal Generation, in the development of trading strategies. Other important analytical skills required are coding skills such as Python or C++, with a recent growth in demand in Machine Learning, whilst the Finance industry is exploring AI further. A Quant Researcher is also key in portfolio construction or portfolio optimisation.
A successful Quant Researcher will have effective communication skills working collaboratively with other teams such as Quant Traders and Developers.
Quant Traders
Similar to a Quant Researcher, Quant Traders are more operational and practical in their day-to-day tasks. They proactively look for investment opportunities, evaluating financial products and markets, so skills in decision making are critical. Alongside this, they will have a role in book management and execution expenses.
Quant Traders will apply their knowledge of algorithm and coding into implementing Quant strategy. They will often be the ‘face’ in front these operations, so skills around communication, attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential.
Portfolio Management
A Portfolio Manager is usually the next step up for an individual who started their finance career as a Quant Researcher. As the name suggests, Portfolio Managers will manage day-to-day portfolio trading and book management, which their background and knowledge in financial markets offers advantage to. Overtime, these skills will need to be developed in order to implement better strategy and process for investment success.
Leadership is an important skill in this role, as they will coordinate teams and allocate resource whilst aligning to strategical goals.
Data
There has been a growth in demand for data in the finance industry, with positions such as:
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
Data specialists will analyse & gather data and interpret unstructured data to assist in decision-making. Specialists may use computer algorithms based on models to assist in finding trading opportunities.
As a technical position, they must have coding skills in Python, as well as an analytical mind-set to problem-solve and attention to detail.
Development
In Quants, there are commonly two types of developers in demand - Platform Developer and Python Developer.
Platform Developers will build software and applications for trading and large operations. C++ is the main form of coding used by individuals in this area.
Python Developers will have experience in front office, using knowledge of financial markets to support strategy back testing. They may develop algorithms and provide technical support to trading applications.
Top three tips for a career in Quants
Advice from Shenzhen Manager, Ken Zhang
Become an expert in code
Coding is an essential skill across most positions in Quants, and it important to continuously develop your coding abilities. Ensure you are proactively putting time into learning and training, whether it is through the work you are doing, or in your own time. By developing your skills can only improve the quality and accuracy of your work so you can confidently be an asset to any new employer.
Keep close to the finance market
By keeping up to date on any market changes, adjustments, and forecasts, you will be able to explore underlying assets and equities, so your strategy is as effective as possible. Regularly put time aside to look at useful market data and information or perhaps learn from leaders in the market. Your goal should be becoming a market expert.
Machine Learning is the next big thing...what’s next?
It's fair to say that the market is embracing all the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Within this, the financial industry is experiencing waves of transformation, including a change to specialist jobs in Quants. As more Hiring Managers demand experience in ML, this is becoming an essential skill to add to your CV.
However, keep asking yourself ‘what's the next big thing?’. By keeping a proactive eye on the market, you might pick up the top future skills to help you confidently stand out in the market.