About the firm

Our client is founder-led quantitative trading firm based on the Queensland coast. Founded in 2021, the firm combines AI, quantitative research, and game theory to find inefficiencies across global markets, and its founders bring a 20-year profitable trading track record. The team is lean and senior, with no layers or committees, and decisions get made fast.

They are now building a semi-systematic equities function from scratch, with a live strategy and committed capital set to launch within six months.

The role

This is a founding seat, not a seat on someone else's desk. You will report directly to the CEO and CIO, own the build of the semi-systematic equities trading function, and have a clear pathway to lead the division. You will:

Develop and test new alpha signals and research ideas
Refine portfolio construction and risk allocation
Improve execution quality and reduce transaction costs
Stress test models across market regimes
Build scalable research infrastructure
Find and validate new sources of edge

What they're looking for

3+ years trading semi-systematic or systematic equities with live capital
A background at a hedge fund, prop trading firm, or institutional asset manager
Strong Python and systematic modelling skills
Deep knowledge of equity markets, portfolio construction, and risk
Quant rigour paired with market intuition, and a drive to keep improving PnL

What's on offer

A founding seat with direct access to leadership and real ownership
A pathway to Head of Semi-Systematic Equities Trading
Total compensation of around A$400k (approx. £210k / US$280k)
Relocation assistance available, visa sponsorship considered for the right candidate
A coastal Queensland lifestyle

To apply or learn more, contact Alex Crowley at alex@qntpartners.com. All conversations are confidential.

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