Senior Quant Macro Analyst – Systematic Trading

About the role

We are looking for a senior quantitative analyst to design and implement systematic trading models focused on macro, FX and futures markets. The role involves generating alpha ideas, back‑testing strategies and bringing them into production within a fast‑moving trading environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systematic trading models across FX and futures.
• Generate alpha ideas, conduct rigorous back‑testing and implement strategies.
• Support the production and trading infrastructure, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Evaluate new data sets for potential alpha generation.
• Enhance existing strategies and optimise portfolio performance.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of experience in quantitative trading, preferably in FX or futures.
• PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or a related quantitative discipline.
• Proven track record in alpha research, portfolio construction and optimisation.
• Experience building statistical, technical, fundamental and data‑driven signals.
• Background in systematic macro and FX strategy development using futures.
• Experience with medium‑ or high‑frequency systematic strategies.
• Strong background in data exploration, dimensionality reduction and feature engineering.
• Risk management experience is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficient Python programming.