Head of Trading Operations Team (USA) chez Trexquant

We are seeking an experienced systematic trading professional to lead our trading team and oversee the firm’s end-to-end trading operations. This individual will collaborate closely with the operations, execution, and infrastructure teams to ensure that all trading activities are executed smoothly, accurately, and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the firm's global, multi-asset trading operations—including equities, futures, corporate bonds, and other instruments—to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.

• Collaborate with the execution, operations, and infrastructure teams to continuously enhance trading workflows and operational scalability.

• Drive ongoing improvements by initiating and implementing new trading-related projects and managing existing initiatives to optimize performance and minimize friction across systems and processes.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the trading team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics, Statistical Modeling, Computer Science or other related STEM fields.
• 5+ years of experience in trading or managing the trading operation.
• Proven leadership experience in managing a systematic trading teamteam of quantitative members.
• Exceptional quantitative, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment.
• PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your. dependents.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Weekly company meals.

Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer