Head of Quant Research

A rapidly expanding proprietary trading firm based in the Netherlands, focused on high-frequency, intraday, and mid-frequency trading across multiple liquid asset classes, is seeking a Head of Quantitative Research. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the development of a dedicated research team within a technology-driven environment committed to innovation and growth. You will play a critical role in shaping the firm’s long-term trading strategies and research initiatives, with the autonomy to build and lead a pioneering quantitative research function from the ground up.

• Build, mentor, and lead a dynamic, high-performing quantitative research team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Drive idea generation and define research directions across HFT, intraday, and mid-frequency trading strategies.
• Oversee the full research lifecycle, including hypothesis formulation, model development, rigorous testing, simulation, and deployment.
• Collaborate closely with trading and engineering teams to optimize trading performance and enhance technological infrastructure.
• Establish and implement best practices around research workflows, model validation, and data management to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

• Proven success in quantitative research within HFT, intraday, or systematic trading environments, demonstrating a strong track record of strategy development.
• Experience leading and developing talent, with the ability to motivate and guide junior researchers.
• Innovative, ambitious, and proactive in generating new research ideas and approaches.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, statistical modeling, and trading strategy formulation.
• Proficiency in Python or similar scientific programming languages essential for research and model development.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, capable of working effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.

• The opportunity to build and shape a newly established research function with significant strategic influence.
• An entrepreneurial environment with substantial investment in data, research, and cutting‑edge technology.
• The chance to contribute directly to the firm’s long‑term growth and trading success.
• Competitive compensation with strong performance‑driven incentives.

This role is ideal for a visionary quant researcher looking to lead cutting‑edge projects within a forward‑thinking organization that values innovation and offers considerable career growth prospects.