Senior FX Quantitative Researcher (USA)

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.We are looking for a Head of FX Strategy to develop and lead a quantitative FX Strategy Team at Trexquant. In this role, you will be responsible for developing strategies and building out a team of quantitative researchers for researching, implementing, and trading profitable FX based strategies within our core product. Your work will integrate FX as an asset class in our proven quantitative processes and significantly expand our tradable universe, profitability, and competitive edge.ResponsibilitiesIdentify data useful for building and backtesting proposed FX trading strategies then build pipelines to feed these datasets into our research and trading platformsWork with the development team to improve accuracy, robustness, and speed of our platform in simulating and trading FX based strategiesDevelop FX based trading strategies and partner with the executions team to optimize execution of strategies, harmonizing with existing investments and asset classesPartner with the risk team to establish monitoring and controls for FX specific risk exposures as well as risk allocation among our incumbent strategiesBuild out and lead the FX Strategy Team to continually add, enhance and monitor FX alphas for the ongoing profitability and scale of the team's strategiesRegularly present to senior management to collaborate and align quantitative FX research with overall trading and investment strategiesWe are looking for a Head of FX Strategy to develop and lead a quantitative FX Strategy Team at Trexquant. In this role, you will be responsible for developing strategies and building out a team of quantitative researchers for researching, implementing, and trading profitable FX based strategies within our core product. Your work will integrate FX as an asset class in our proven quantitative processes and significantly expand our tradable universe, profitability, and competitive edge.ResponsibilitiesIdentify data useful for building and backtesting proposed FX trading strategies then build pipelines to feed these datasets into our research and trading platformsWork with the development team to improve accuracy, robustness, and speed of our platform in simulating and trading FX based strategiesDevelop FX based trading strategies and partner with the executions team to optimize execution of strategies, harmonizing with existing investments and asset classesPartner with the risk team to establish monitoring and controls for FX specific risk exposures as well as risk allocation among our incumbent strategiesBuild out and lead the FX Strategy Team to continually add, enhance and monitor FX alphas for the ongoing profitability and scale of the team's strategiesRegularly present to senior management to collaborate and align quantitative FX research with overall trading and investment strategiesRequirementsBachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics, Statistical Modeling, Computer Science or other related STEM fields5+ years of experience in researching and trading quantitative FX based strategiesExperience managing or leading a team of quant researchersStrong quantitative skillsProficiency in PythonBenefitsCompetitive salary, plus bonus based on individual and company performanceCollaborative, casual, and friendly work environment while solving the hardest problems in the financial marketsPPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependentsTrexquant is an Equal Opportunity EmployerSeniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionBusiness Development and SalesIndustriesTechnology, Information and InternetReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Trexquant Investment LP by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Head of Strategy” roles.Director, Global Strategy & Creative OperationsEnglewood Cliffs, NJ $250,000.00-$280,000.00 3 days agoWhite Plains, NY $180,000.00-$220,000.00 1 month agoHead of Strategy for Marketing, Communications and Corporate Social ResponsibilityHead of Strategy for Marketing, Communications and Corporate Social ResponsibilityPurchase, NY $143,000.00-$263,000.00 1 week agoVP, Operations and Project Management, Northeast ZoneStamford, CT $134,000.00-$185,000.00 1 week agoHuntington Station, NY $135,000.00-$165,000.00 1 week agoStrategy and Operations Head – WQBRAIN USOld Greenwich, CT $150,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week agoBrentwood, NY $137,000.00-$175,000.00 4 days agoDirector, Integrated Product Solutions, CobrandHarrison, NY $170,000.00-$273,000.00 5 hours agoBusiness Development Director – Subnet PartnershipsStamford, CT $160,000.00-$220,000.00 1 week agoWhite Plains, NY $136,000.00-$215,600.00 1 week agoDirector of Channel Partnerships and Enablement, Open BankingPurchase, NY $124,000.00-$194,000.00 1 week agoDirector of Operations & Strategic ExecutionWestbury, NY $160,000.00-$180,000.00 4 weeks agoHead of Systematic Credit Strategy Team (USA)Old Greenwich, CT $200,000.00-$250,000.00 1 day agoWestport, CT $140,000.00-$175,000.00 1 week agoNorwalk, CT $225,000.00-$265,000.00 4 days agoVice President, Global Program Head - Solid OncologyDirector, Integrated Product Solutions, CobrandPurchase, NY $170,000.00-$273,000.00 1 week agoHead of Product Development - Party GoodsOld Greenwich, CT $175,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2025-09-24