# Head of Systematic ETF Strategy Team (USA)

**Company:** [Trexquant](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/trexquant)
**Location:** Stamford, CT
**Role:** Executive Leadership
**Salary:** $130k – $200k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Python, Quantitative Research, Backtesting, Data Analysis, Etf Strategies, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Risk Management
**Posted:** 2025-08-21

> Leads a team developing and implementing systematic ETF trading strategies, including research, backtesting, infrastructure enhancement, and risk controls. Requires 5+ years in quantitative ETF strategies, leadership experience, and proficiency in Python.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of researchers to expand ETF capabilities by identifying new data sources, signals, and strategies.
- Oversee the design, backtesting, and implementation of systematic ETF trading strategies.
- Collaborate with the development team to enhance the performance, robustness, and scalability of ETF simulation and trading infrastructure.
- Partner with execution and financing teams to optimize trade execution and capital efficiency.
- Work with the risk team to establish monitoring frameworks, controls, and capital allocation processes specific to ETF exposures.
- Present ETF research initiatives and progress to senior management, ensuring alignment with firm-wide trading and investment strategies.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of experience researching and trading quantitative ETF-based strategies.
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
- Proven leadership experience managing quantitative research teams.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Python; familiarity with large-scale data analysis and backtesting frameworks a plus.

## Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus.
- Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment.
- PPO health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for you and your dependents.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Weekly company-provided meals.

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