123 Senior Researcher jobs in Hong Kong

Direct message the job poster from Anson McCade

My client, a leading global hedge fund with a strong track record in systematic investing, is looking to hire a Quantitative Researcher to join their Hong Kong-based team. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge systematic equities strategies within a collaborative and research-driven environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a solid technical foundation and prior experience in the quantitative finance space, whether from another hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or a front-office role in investment banking. A strong background in statistical arbitrage is essential, and exposure to machine learning techniques is a strong bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development of alpha-generating systematic equities strategies, with a focus on statistical arbitrage .
• Analyze large, complex datasets to uncover new trading signals and improve existing models.
• Apply machine learning methods to improve predictive power and ensure robustness of strategies.
• Perform rigorous backtesting and optimization using a Python-based infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with portfolio managers, data scientists, and technologists to deploy strategies into production.

Candidate Profile

• Prior experience (3+ years ) in a quantitative research or trading role at a hedge fund , prop trading firm , or investment bank (front office).
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or Statistics.
• Deep understanding of systematic equity investing and statistical arbitrage frameworks.
• Proficient in Python for research and prototyping - experience with ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, XGBoost) is a strong plus.
• Strong mathematical and statistical skills, with a keen eye for detail and performance optimization.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a dynamic, fast-paced team.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a high-calibre team at a prestigious global hedge fund.
• Exposure to leading-edge research, infrastructure, and proprietary data.
• Competitive compensation package with strong performance incentives.
• A culture that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous learning.

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance
• Industries Financial Services and Capital Markets

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Direct message the job poster from AAA Global

Quantitative Researcher – Global Systematic Equities

Location: New York / London / Singapore / Hong Kong

Our client is a leading multi-strategy hedge fund managing capital across a diverse range of asset classes and investment styles. As part of its systematic investment platform, a global equities team is seeking a Quantitative Researcher (Entry-Level) to support the development and enhancement of alpha signals and quantitative research infrastructure.

Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated early-career researcher to join a world-class portfolio management team focused on global equity markets. The successful candidate will contribute across the entire research and trading lifecycle, from signal development to production deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative research to develop and refine predictive signals across global equity markets
• Evaluate and compare new alphas with existing signal libraries
• Support the research and trading pipeline, including signal generation, portfolio construction, and execution systems
• Build and maintain production-ready tools to monitor model performance and diagnose issues in real time
• Manage day-to-day research operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related quantitative field
• 0–2 years of experience in quantitative research, trading, or data-driven analysis, preferably in a financial setting
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with SQL
• Familiarity with global equity markets; knowledge of equity derivatives is a plus
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to produce high-quality, actionable results

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Research

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Join to apply for the Quant Researcher role at Animoca Brands .

Animoca Brands, a Deloitte Tech Fast winner and ranked in the Financial Times list of High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification that is working to advance digital property rights. It develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including the REVV token and SAND token; original games including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes; and products utilizing popular intellectual properties including Disney, WWE, Snoop Dogg, The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP, and Formula E. The company has multiple subsidiaries, including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Forj, Lympo, Grease Monkey Games, and Eden Games. Animoca Brands has a growing portfolio of more than 200 investments in NFT-related companies and decentralized projects that are contributing to building the open metaverse, including Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot), Yield Guild Games, Harmony, Alien Worlds, Star Atlas, and others. For more information, visit or follow on Twitter or Facebook.

1. Conduct quantitative research and analysis to develop trading strategies and investment models in the crypto market.
2. Utilize statistical techniques and data analysis tools to extract insights and identify market trends.
3. Design and implement trading algorithms and quantitative models to optimize trading performance and risk management.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantitative research into trading strategies and investment decisions.
5. Stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes to inform research and decision-making processes.

• Dynamic and multi-cultural work environment (15 nationalities and counting!)
• Token and NFT incentive schemes provided by Animoca Brands
• Flat company structure: your ideas get heard quickly
• Casual work attire
• Opportunity to work with various subsidiary brands
• Benefits including Medical, Life, and Transportation Allowances

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Sales

Industries: Technology, Information, and Internet

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Join to apply for the UX Researcher role at Lalamove

Join to apply for the UX Researcher role at Lalamove

At Lalamove, you will work with talented Product Managers, product designers, local operation teams, and stakeholders in a fast-paced, rapidly growing, enthusiastic company.

The ideal candidate is someone who loves to investigating and understanding people, systems, operational flow, and has the technical skills to dig deep into motivations.

You will be responsible for defining the research approach and time frames, conducting different research methods, forming actionable insights, and translating them into appropriate deliverables, including, but not limited to, reports, journey maps, service and operational flows, and presentations. This position requires organization, strong communication skills, creativity, and attention to detail.

What You Will Do

• Advocate for users (customers and drivers), uncovering pain points and blockers that prevent them from achieving their goals.
• Define, plan, and conduct qualitative and quantitative research, collecting and analysing opinions and data to investigate the root cause of the current user experience issues.
• Coordinate with internal teams in different cities to conduct research and understand their operational flows and practices that may impact (or be impacted by) users' pain points.
• Provide actionable insights to help drive evidence-based product decisions and align with business goals.
• Liaise with other user researchers to co-develop and track user research needs and goals to ensure that user research consistently supports product initiatives.
  
  

• University graduate with 1+ year of experience working in direct UX research role is not necessary but preferred. Fresh grad with relevant internship/placement experience would also be considered.
• You have relevant experience in user research or a related discipline such as service design, design strategy, market research.
• You are familiar with some of user research methodologies such as content analysis, interviews and ethnographic-style. fieldwork, survey design and data analysis, moderating group conversations, running live prototyping sessions, conducting co-design workshops, and engaging users remotely.
• You have some experience with basic mixed methods research and can synthesize quantitative data with qualitative user research.
• You have high-quality planning and organizational capabilities.
• You have a strong understanding of UX and the latest technology trends.
• You can communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively. You are a good team player, self-motivated, have excellent attention to detail, have strong interpersonal skills.
• You are fluent in English.
  
  

• You have a degree in Service Design, Design strategy & Management, Psychology, Human Computer Interaction, Social Science or a related field.
• If you have experiences or talents that compliment your depth of research craft, such as communication design, CX, account management, service design or others, feel free to let us know.
• You have fluency in other languages such as Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Bahasa Indonesian, Bahasa Malay.
  
  

• Your portfolio should include 1-2 examples of projects you’ve worked on in a research capacity, either in an academic or professional setting. In your description of 2-3 example projects, focus on:
• The challenge you were trying to solve
• Your specific role on the project
• The research approach and methods you used
• Some of your key learnings or insights
• The impact of your research findings (if applicable)
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Information Services

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• To research and develop the company's hardware products, including scheme design, schematic design, PCB design, hardware debugging, etc.
• To participate in research tasks of the requirements analysis, hardware solution design and feasibility assessment.
• To do research on hardware testing plans, including functional testing, performance testing, reliability testing, etc.
• To research new technologies and their application to improve the company's technical level and product competitiveness.
• To work out hardware design documents and test reports, and organize and archive relevant materials.
• To do research on problems found during product mass production and provide professional solutions.

Personal attributes:

• Effective written and verbal skills (English& Mandarin)
• Effective interpersonal communication skill
• Good record keeping and report writing.
• Contribute positively to teams and the general work environment.
• Committed to ongoing learning.
• Problem-solving mentality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Pro-active, goal-oriented and with a "can-do” attitude.
• Effective time management to deliver quality results in a timely manner.

Special requirements:

• At least a Master or higher degree in Science, Technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
• Proficient in Schematic diagram and PCB designing software. With reliable back ground of digital circuit, analog circuit basics and electronic circuit design experience.
• Familiar with programmable elements such as CPLD/FPGA, good at VHDL or Verilog language
• Knowledge in the development relevant area of electronic products. Familiar with the engineering designing of product reliability, EMC, safety regulations, explosive proof
• Can independently work on the solution design, device selection, and interface design of digital-analog hybrid circuit systems
• Have the ability to design corresponding modules to implement and complete corresponding documents according to needs;
• Experience in bulk production of hardware, can guide junior engineers and manufacturing team on mass production
• Applicants with experience in sensor and instrumentation design will be given priority.

Entry level

29/05/2025

N/A

Doctorate or above

Product Development / Product Management

Join to apply for the Quantitative Researcher role at Point72 .

About Cubist
Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into market anomalies, fueled by access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.

Role:
The candidate will be responsible for parts of the research pipeline—including data processing, feature design, model training, portfolio construction and management, back-testing, and performance analysis. Successful researchers combine statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, passion, and curiosity to decipher the market and aim for intellectual understanding and financial outperformance.

Responsibilities:

• Finding alphas in global equity markets by applying rigorous statistical analysis on technical or alternative data. Performing hypotheses testing, feature design, and backtesting to improve alpha ideas.
• Maintaining and improving the research pipeline, including alpha generation, portfolio construction, back-testing, and monetization.
• Maintaining and improving portfolio trading in production environments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or other quantitative disciplines.
• 2+ years of experience in quantitative research; experience in medium frequency equity research is a plus.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; solid knowledge of statistics, linear algebra, or machine learning.
• Proficiency in Python; familiarity with scientific toolkits like Numpy and Pandas.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Finance and Sales

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Join to apply for the Quant Researcher role at Animoca Brands .

Animoca Brands, a Deloitte Tech Fast winner and ranked in the Financial Times list of High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification that is working to advance digital property rights. It develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including the REVV token and SAND token; original games including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes; and products utilizing popular intellectual properties including Disney, WWE, Snoop Dogg, The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP, and Formula E. The company has multiple subsidiaries, including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Forj, Lympo, Grease Monkey Games, and Eden Games. Animoca Brands has a growing portfolio of more than 200 investments in NFT-related companies and decentralized projects that are contributing to building the open metaverse, including Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot), Yield Guild Games, Harmony, Alien Worlds, Star Atlas, and others. For more information, visit or follow on Twitter or Facebook.

• Conduct quantitative research and analysis to develop trading strategies and investment models in the crypto market.
• Utilize statistical techniques and data analysis tools to extract insights and identify market trends.
• Design and implement trading algorithms and quantitative models to optimize trading performance and risk management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantitative research into trading strategies and investment decisions.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes to inform research and decision-making processes.

• Dynamic and multi-cultural work environment (15 nationalities and counting!)
• Token and NFT incentive schemes provided by Animoca Brands
• Flat company structure: your ideas get heard quickly
• Casual work attire
• Opportunity to work with various subsidiary brands
• Benefits including Medical, Life, and Transportation Allowances

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Sales

Industries: Technology, Information, and Internet

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Our client is a quantitative investment firm specializing in systematic trading strategies. We are seeking highly motivated PhD-level talent to join our research team, focusing on cutting-edge machine learning techniques for financial data modeling and strategy development. This role offers the opportunity to work on pioneering research with direct impact on investment performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance machine learning models for market prediction and trading strategy formulation
• Analyze and process large-scale financial datasets to identify and evaluate investment opportunities
• Publish and present research findings, contributing to innovation and thought leadership within the field
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to improve model accuracy, robustness, and overall portfolio returns

Requirements

• PhD degree (or near completion) in Machine Learning, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• Minimum of two published academic papers with first authorship
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or other relevant languages for large-scale data processing and analysis
• Demonstrated passion for research and innovation, with the ability to devise novel approaches to complex problems
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills

Interested and qualified candidates please send your full resume to

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Analyst
• Industries Investment Management

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• To research and develop the company's hardware products, including scheme design, schematic design, PCB design, hardware debugging, etc.
• To participate in research tasks of the requirements analysis, hardware solution design and feasibility assessment.
• To do research on hardware testing plans, including functional testing, performance testing, reliability testing, etc.
• To research new technologies and their application to improve the company's technical level and product competitiveness.
• To work out hardware design documents and test reports, and organize and archive relevant materials.
• To do research on problems found during product mass production and provide professional solutions.

Personal attributes:

• Effective written and verbal skills (English& Mandarin)
• Effective interpersonal communication skill
• Good record keeping and report writing.
• Contribute positively to teams and the general work environment.
• Committed to ongoing learning.
• Problem-solving mentality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Pro-active, goal-oriented and with a "can-do” attitude.
• Effective time management to deliver quality results in a timely manner.

Special requirements:

• At least a Master or higher degree in Science, Technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
• Proficient in Schematic diagram and PCB designing software. With reliable back ground of digital circuit, analog circuit basics and electronic circuit design experience.
• Familiar with programmable elements such as CPLD/FPGA, good at VHDL or Verilog language
• Knowledge in the development relevant area of electronic products. Familiar with the engineering designing of product reliability, EMC, safety regulations, explosive proof
• Can independently work on the solution design, device selection, and interface design of digital-analog hybrid circuit systems
• Have the ability to design corresponding modules to implement and complete corresponding documents according to needs;
• Experience in bulk production of hardware, can guide junior engineers and manufacturing team on mass production
• Applicants with experience in sensor and instrumentation design will be given priority.

Entry level

29/05/2025

N/A

Doctorate or above

Product Development / Product Management