VP of Quantitative Products

VP of Quantitative Products

Role Overview:

As the Vice President of Quantitative Products, you will be responsible for leading the development and management of innovative quantitative trading products and strategies. Drawing upon your expertise in quantitative finance and product development, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth and fostering innovation across our online trading platforms. Your responsibilities will include mentoring a team of quantitative analysts and developers, setting strategic objectives, and ensuring alignment with our business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and management of quantitative trading products across multiple platforms, including indices, forex pairs, and commodities futures.
• Develop roadmaps, processes, and product strategies to foster innovation and drive growth in our quantitative product offerings, leveraging your quantitative background and banking product knowledge.
• Utilize advanced quantitative techniques such as stochastic modeling, machine learning, and algorithmic trading strategies to create cutting-edge products that meet the evolving needs of traders and investors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and risk managers, to seamlessly integrate quantitative models and algorithms into our trading platform.
• Work closely with the design and content team to enhance UI/UX design, ensuring a user-friendly and intuitive trading experience for clients.
• Oversee the implementation of products on both the back-end and front-end of our platform, ensuring robustness, scalability, and performance, while also identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives for compliance, product suitability, implementation, and risk monitoring to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the quantitative teams, including quants from research labs and leading mathematics schools.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or Computer Science, with a focus on quantitative finance and product development.
• 10+ years of experience in quantitative banking and finance, with a proven track record of success in developing and managing quantitative trading strategies and products.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in quantitative finance and algorithmic trading, such as Python, Perl, or C++, as well as experience with quantitative libraries and data analysis tools.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, trading dynamics, and quantitative modeling techniques, with expertise in stochastic processes, time series analysis, and risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate quantitative concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to online trading platforms and financial derivatives.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.

- Travel and internet allowances.

- A range of health benefits.

- Casual dress code.

- Team-building and bonding activities.

- Opportunity to work with top talent from across the globe.

- Overseas travel opportunities.

Location: Cyberjaya, Malaysia

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