Senior Statarb Portfolio Manager/Quantitative Researcher

Shanghai - China

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 24-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHAT YOULL DO

As a Senior Portfolio Manager or Quantitative Researcher on our Equity MFS (Medium Frequency Statistical arbitrage) team youll jointly lead the effort to build Optiver Shanghais proprietary equity MFS addition youll:

Be hands-on and responsible for the end-to-end implementation of our current strategy with some support
Have experience specialising in Equity Statistical Arbitrage strategies that predict horizons from intraday to couple of days
Have experience in computationally intensive research

WHO YOU ARE

To succeed in this role youll need to have the below skills and experience.

3 years of experience on a successful equities trading team preferably a proprietary trading firm
An educational background in Statistics Mathematics Engineering Computer Science or similar
Strong analytical and mathematical skills
Programming experience in languages such as Python Java and C is a strong plus
Quick learner driven team player open minded and eager for success
Collaborative attitude and continuous improvement mindset

WHAT YOULL GET

The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment
Competitive remuneration including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements
Training mentorship and personal development opportunities
Daily breakfast lunch and snacks
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.

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WHAT YOULL DOAs a Senior Portfolio Manager or Quantitative Researcher on our Equity MFS (Medium Frequency Statistical arbitrage) team youll jointly lead the effort to build Optiver Shanghais proprietary equity MFS addition youll:Be hands-on and responsible for the end-to-end implementation of our c...