Senior Quantitative Researcher - Equities

Posted:
10/29/2025, 11:52:13 AM

Location(s):
Shanghai, China

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Quantitative Finance ⋅ Software Engineering

WHAT YOU’LL DO

We look for a senior quantitative researcher who has expertise in Delta One Equities quant trading. You will be working on complex, high impact projects that will have immediate feedback. As the key member of Optiver Shanghai’s trading team, you can expect to:

  • Take the lead in developing new strategies for and delivering improvements to the trading system, in the pricing, modelling and execution domains, leveraging our mature tech stack
  • Collaborate with peers to conduct and review research
  • Participate in strategic discussions to set the direction of the business

 

WHO YOU ARE

Our ideal candidates are highly collaborative, with an established record of success in quantitative trading of A-share equities. 

Additionally, as part of our team you’ll need:

  • 3+ years experience in quant trading by trading A-share equities 
  • Hands-on, on top of all the implementation details of current strategies and has the capability to implement the solution end-to-end with some support
  • Experience in computationally intensive research
  • Quick learner, driven, team player, open minded and eager for success
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills
  • Programming experience in Python or C++

 

WHAT YOU’LL GET

  • The chance to work alongside best-in-class professionals
  • Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
  • Daily office breakfast, lunch, snacks etc.
  • Sponsored gym membership, sports and leisure activities, plus weekly in-house chair massages
  • Regular social events, clubs and Friday afternoon drinks

 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at [email protected].

 

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