Quantitative Research Team Lead - Remote

Overview

As the Quantitative Research Team Lead, you will head a team of quants and researchers dedicated to developing trading strategies, improving alpha models, and optimizing execution. This role is both hands-on research and strategic leadership: you will drive model development, oversee research pipelines, and mentor team members while shaping Apexver’s research roadmap.

In Short

• Lead and mentor a team of quantitative researchers.
• Define research priorities and align with trading and technology strategy.
• Instill best practices for model development, testing, and deployment.
• Develop and refine alpha models and systematic trading strategies.
• Explore large-scale datasets for patterns and predictive signals.
• Collaborate with traders and risk managers to integrate models.
• Optimize simulation environments and backtesting frameworks.
• Balance short-term opportunities with long-term research initiatives.
• 7+ years of experience in quantitative research/systematic trading.
• Advanced degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related field.

Requirements

• Deep experience with time-series analysis, probability, and statistics.
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with C++.
• Proven track record of delivering profitable trading strategies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Background in high-frequency trading or market-making is a plus.
• Expertise in market microstructure and execution algorithms is desirable.
• Experience managing large datasets and distributed research pipelines.
• Comfort with risk management frameworks.

Benefits

• €180k base salary + up to 100% performance bonus.
• Impact on the research direction of a fast-growing firm.
• Collaboration with elite engineers and traders.
• Freedom to test ideas and iterate in production.
• Flat and collaborative work environment.