Head of Systematic Trading Operations

Trexquant Investment LP

. Identify opportunities to automate workflows, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen operational infrastructure.

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in trading operations, including a strong understanding of global equity trading, trade lifecycle management, and operational infrastructure. Proven ability to automate workflows and improve efficiency while managing relationships with trading counterparties.

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Trading Operations ManagementGlobal Equity Trading ExpertiseAutomated Trading EnvironmentsOperational Infrastructure DevelopmentStrong Programming Skills

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Hard Skills

Trade Lifecycle ManagementOperational ControlsData FlowsQuantitative AnalysisProcess ImprovementCost Reduction StrategiesRisk ManagementAutomation TechniquesPerformance MonitoringSystematic Trading Infrastructure

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsProactive Problem SolvingDetail-Oriented

Industry Keywords

Prime BrokerageClearingSettlementMiddle OfficeQuantitative Hedge FundSystematic Proprietary TradingAsset ClassesTrading CounterpartiesOperational RisksMarket Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify opportunities to automate workflows, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen operational infrastructure.
Build and improve operational processes and infrastructure to support the firm’s growth into new markets, strategies, and asset classes.
Continue to build out a robust monitoring system.
Establish and maintain robust 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 closely with execution teams to monitor trading performance, transaction costs, broker connectivity, and execution quality.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science, or other related STEM fields.
8+ years of experience in trading operations, middle office, or related functions at a quantitative hedge fund or systematic proprietary trading firm
Experience scaling trading operations across multiple asset classes is highly desirable.
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.
Proven 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, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Hands-on leader who takes ownership of ensuring that everything works

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company performance
Collaborative, Casual, and friendly work environment
PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Weekly company meals