Position Description
The Algorithmic Trading team is looking for an Execution Quant to join our Hong Kong development centre.
Our trading platform is purely developed in-house; the successful candidate will work closely with the Electronic Execution desk, Equity Traders and our global team of Quants and Technologists to deliver high quality, cutting-edge quantitative execution solutions for our clients.
The ideal candidate is passionate about technology. The successful candidate will drive the improvement of our data, quant research, model calibration and backtesting infrastructure as well as carry out custom client-driven execution research, provide quantitative advisory services to our clients, research market microstructure and trading models and help implement them.
The successful candidate is likely to gain further exposure to cutting-edge technologies as well as in-depth knowledge of quantitative algorithmic trading.
Key Areas of Responsibilities- Contribute to the development and enhancement of the electronic trading product throughout the entire development cycle.
- Conduct advanced research into trading signals, optimal scheduling, and order placement strategies.
- Research market microstructure and perform custom execution research tailored to client needs.
- Provide quantitative advisory services to support client trading strategies.
- Align the strategic direction of algorithmic products with overall business goals and client expectations.
- Optimize algorithm wheel configurations to improve trading efficiency.
- Data mine trading exhaust to identify insights and enhance trading algorithms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement research findings and improve trading performance
- Bachelor Degree or above in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or any quantitative studies
- Min. 3 years’ experience as Python Quant Developer preferred
- Strong programming skills, at the minimum in Python, and a proven interest in computer science
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong data pipelining and analysis skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong team player and open to new ideas with ability to pay attention to details even under pressure
- Self-motivated, keen learner and strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Ability to code in q/kdb+
- Development experience in C# or other object oriented programming languages
- Experience in applying statistical and machine learning techniques to real-life problems
- Experience in algorithmic execution
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Skills Required
- Bachelor Degree or above in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or any quantitative studies
- Min. 3 years' experience as Python Quant Developer
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Ability to code in q/kdb+
- Development experience in C# or other object oriented programming languages
- Experience in applying statistical and machine learning techniques
- Experience in algorithmic execution
CLSA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Pay Growth & Progression — Base pay for junior bankers was increased significantly in 2021 to stay competitive in a hot market. This indicates willingness to adjust compensation when talent risks rise.
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Healthcare Strength — Permanent staff are automatically enrolled in healthcare aligned to local markets, with added travel health and security support via International SOS. This points to solid core medical coverage with global-travel assistance.
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Retirement Support — Permanent staff are automatically enrolled in pension plans aligned to local markets. A group retirement plan is administered regionally, signaling formalized retirement benefits infrastructure.
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CITIC CLSA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Securities and its overseas business platform. Established in Hong Kong in 1986, CITIC CLSA is Asia’s leading capital markets and investment group, committed to driving the growth strategies of global institutional investors, corporations, governments and high-net-worth individuals. CITIC CLSA’s award-winning research, extensive Asia network, direct links to China and highly experienced financial professionals set CITIC CLSA apart from global investment banks and regional players. Over three decades, CITIC CLSA has built an extensive Asia network with deep local knowledge and connections. Globally, we operate from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. For further information, please visit clsa.com
