Head of Systematic Trading Operations

Trexquant Investment • New York, NY

18h

About The Position

Trexquant is a quantitative investment management firm specializing in systematic trading across global financial markets. It uses technology, data, and AI-driven research to develop and execute investment strategies across multiple asset classes. The Head of Systematic Trading Operations oversees day-to-day trading and operational activities, ensuring trading systems, execution processes, and operational functions run smoothly, efficiently, and reliably as the firm grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or another related STEM field.
• At least 8 years of experience in trading operations, middle office, or related functions at a quantitative hedge fund or systematic proprietary trading firm.
• Strong understanding of global equity trading, trade lifecycle management, prime brokerage, clearing, and settlement.
• Experience overseeing complex, automated trading environments across multiple markets and asset classes.
• Strong technical skills, including a solid understanding of trading systems, data flows, and operational infrastructure.
• Ability to anticipate issues, resolve them quickly, and implement practical solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Strong programming and systematic trading infrastructure fluency.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive approach, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience scaling trading operations across multiple asset classes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to automate workflows, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen operational infrastructure.
• Build and improve operational processes and infrastructure to support growth into new markets, strategies, and asset classes.
• Continue building a robust monitoring system.
• Establish and maintain operational controls to minimize trading errors, settlement failures, and operational risks.
• Manage relationships with prime brokers, executing brokers, custodians, and other trading counterparties.
• Coordinate with researchers, technology, risk, compliance, and finance teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Work with execution teams to monitor trading performance, transaction costs, broker connectivity, and execution quality.
• Take hands-on ownership of ensuring operational functions work effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus a bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment.
• PPO health, dental, and vision insurance premiums fully covered for the employee and dependents.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Weekly company meals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director