5+ years of experience in quantitative ETF-based strategies
Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related STEM field
Proven leadership in managing quantitative research teams
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Python with knowledge of large-scale data analysis and backtesting frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a research team to innovate ETF strategies
Oversee design, backtesting, and implementation of ETF strategies
Collaborate with development to improve trading infrastructure
Optimize trade execution and capital efficiency with execution and financing teams
Establish monitoring frameworks and capital allocation with the risk team
Present research initiatives to senior management for alignment
Benefits
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment
PPO health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for you and dependents
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Weekly company-provided meals
Full Job Description
Trexquant is seeking an experienced quantitative researcher to lead our Systematic ETF Strategy Team. In this role, you will manage a team of researchers focused on designing, implementing, and trading systematic ETF-based strategies within Trexquant's core quantitative framework. Your leadership will play a critical role in scaling ETF strategies into a meaningful asset class for the firm.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of researchers to expand ETF capabilities by identifying new data sources, signals, and strategies.
Oversee the design, backtesting, and implementation of systematic ETF trading strategies.
Collaborate with the development team to enhance the performance, robustness, and scalability of ETF simulation and trading infrastructure.
Partner with execution and financing teams to optimize trade execution and capital efficiency.
Work with the risk team to establish monitoring frameworks, controls, and capital allocation processes specific to ETF exposures.
Present ETF research initiatives and progress to senior management, ensuring alignment with firm-wide trading and investment strategies.
Requirements
5+ years of experience researching and trading quantitative ETF-based strategies.
Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
Proven leadership experience managing quantitative research teams.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Python; familiarity with large-scale data analysis and backtesting frameworks a plus.
Benefits
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus.
Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment.
PPO health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for you and your dependents.
Pre-tax commuter benefits.
Weekly company-provided meals.
Applications are now open for our NYC office, opening in September 2026.
The base salary range is $130,000 to $200,000, depending on candidates' educational and professional background. Base salary is only one part of Trexquant's total compensation, which may include a discretionary and performance based bonus.
