Head of Quant & Algo Product - APAC
Corporate & Investment banking Permanent contract Hong Kong, Hong Kong Reference 25000H5M Start date 2025/09/12 Publication date 2025/08/12
Responsibilities
'Bernstein is seeking an experienced professional to drive the development, operations, and lifecycle management of our APAC equities algorithmic trading suite.
This role bridges the gap between quantitative research, engineering, client needs, and business strategy.
Key requirements are to assume day-to-day management of the existing algo quant team based in Hong Kong, steer regional algo strategy in coordination with global partners, align with the wider APAC trading team on business strategy and client specific requirements including content delivery and TCA consultancy.
Key responsibilities:
Manage the local APAC quant team and provide day to day oversight of activities including; o Design & Build: architect, code, test, and deploy new and execution algorithms
o Optimization: continuously enhance existing strategies for performance optimization + bespoke client needs.
o Micro/macrostructure focus: deeply understand the APAC market landscape, exchange protocols, liquidity dynamics, regulatory fragmentation.
o Delivery of project timelines and outcomes
Manage regional algo infrastructure in coordination with global quant team and IT function. Coordinate and oversee risk management framework in conjunction with the regional head of trading. Partner with regional sales-traders in enhancement to execution consultancy model and in scoping of bespoke client customizations (including client specific algo wheel requirements). Refine and drive the APAC regional TCA offering client-side, and associated consultancy delivery. Partner with trading management in the delivery of the APAC business plan and strategy at the product level, including defining of the vision, roadmap, and accountability at the P&L level
across the trading product suite.
Regulatory & Compliance – ensuring algo product and associated documentation align with regional regulatory requirements. Profile required
Required skills / qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Financial Engineering, Physics, Mathematics. 10+ years of relevant industry experience in algorithm development / product management. Proficiency in C++ / R / Python / JavaScript as applicable.
Knowledge in kdb a plus. Deep understanding of equities market microstructure across APAC, order types, exchange matching engines, and market data feeds. Strong experience with back testing frameworks, statistical analysis, and performance optimization. Proven ability to define product vision, build roadmaps, prioritize features, and manage product lifecycle. Strong commercial sense and understanding of P&L drivers. Experience gathering requirements from demanding institutional clients and internal stakeholders. Strong communication skills; ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and translate business/client needs into technical specs. Strong leadership attributes and ability to demonstrate humility through example.
Meticulous attention to detail and risk awareness.