Quantitative Execution Specialist – Systematic Macro | Fixed Income | New York

Octavius Finance are recruiting on behalf of a global hedge fund for a Quantitative Execution Specialist to join a leading systematic macro trading platform in New York.

This role focuses on fixed income markets, including rates, futures, and swaps, and sits at the intersection of quantitative research, systematic trading, and electronic execution. The position is ideal for candidates with experience in systematic macro strategies, quantitative execution, algorithmic trading, and market microstructure.

You will work with large-scale datasets, advanced statistical models, and real-time trading systems to optimize execution performance, transaction cost analysis (TCA), and liquidity management across global fixed income markets.

This is a high-impact opportunity within a data-driven, research-led trading environment, offering direct exposure to quantitative models, execution algorithms, and macro trading strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and execute systematic macro strategies across fixed income instruments (rates, futures, swaps)

• Develop and refine execution algorithms to minimize market impact and transaction costs

• Analyze high-frequency and historical data to optimize execution performance

• Partner with quantitative researchers to productionize alpha signals

• Monitor live trading, risk exposures, and model behavior in real time

• Contribute to the design of execution frameworks and trading infrastructure

Candidate Profile

• Strong quantitative background (e.g., mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science)

• Experience in systematic trading, execution, or quantitative research

• Advanced programming skills in Python; familiarity with C++/Java is a plus

• Deep understanding of market microstructure and electronic trading

• Experience working with large, complex datasets and statistical models

• Strong intuition for liquidity dynamics and execution cost modelling

To apply, please send a copy of your word CV to quantresearch@octaviusfinance.com‍ ‍