Senior Quantitative Strategist – Equities Execution & Microstructure
Location: Singapore
Recruiting on behalf of: A leading global investment management firm
Experience Level: Senior (8+ years)
We’ve been retained by a top-tier investment firm to identify a Senior Quantitative Strategist for their Singapore office. This is a high-impact role for an experienced quant professional with strong technical skills, deep knowledge of equity market microstructure, and a commercial mindset.
The Role:
Our client is looking for someone with a proven track record of producing impactful analysis, tools, or research in a trading or execution-focused setting. You may come from quant research, electronic trading, strategy, product management, or quant sales — but what’s key is your ability to apply quantitative methods to real-world trading problems, particularly in the global equity space.
The successful candidate will work closely with trading teams (both high-touch and low-touch), portfolio managers, and clients, helping to shape and improve execution strategies and transaction cost analysis. The role requires a hands-on approach to research, coding, and data — particularly intraday and tick-level equity data.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
8+ years of experience in a quant-focused role within a trading, asset management, or sell-side environment
Strong quantitative skills and a history of building models, tools, or reports that inform execution or trading strategy
Deep understanding of equity market microstructure, algorithmic execution, and TCA
Technical proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and ideally kdb+/Q
Experience working directly with traders or institutional clients in a front-office or client-facing capacity
Hands-on experience with intraday and tick-level data is a strong plus
Capable of independently planning and delivering research projects end-to-end
Advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative discipline
Why This Role?
Join a globally respected investment firm with a strong presence in Asia
Work at the intersection of quant research, trading, and client advisory
Collaborate with high-caliber professionals in a supportive and innovative environment
Competitive compensation and significant autonomy in how you shape your research
Next Steps:
If you have the relevant experience and are open to new opportunities in Singapore, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us at quantresearch@octaviusfinance.com. All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.