Head of Systematic Futures

The role

You will build and lead the global systematic futures business. You will set investment and research direction, lead a team of quantitative researchers, and own live futures portfolios and risk management.

What you will do

• Setting the investment and research direction for systematic futures
• Partnering with trading and technology teams to build data, execution, and infrastructure capabilities
• Recruiting, developing, and leading a team of futures-focused quantitative researchers
• Building systematic strategies across global futures markets and trading horizons
• Owning the live futures portfolios, risk management, and performance
• Fostering cross-team collaboration to build shared edge across asset classes

Required qualifications

• Deep knowledge of global futures markets
• Track record of building strategies, frameworks, or teams that scaled beyond your own contribution
• Experience hiring and leading quantitative researchers, or clear readiness to do so
• Strong technical fundamentals and a rigorous quantitative research background
• Entrepreneurial mindset paired with scientific rigor and a strong sense of ownership
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD from a top-tier university in a quantitative or technical field

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% employer-paid premiums for individuals
• 401(k) with employer matching up to 6%
• Life and disability insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid time off
• Regular office-provided meals and team events

About the company

AXQ Capital is a global quantitative investment firm. They build diverse sources of investment edge across geographies, asset classes, and trading horizons.