Hex Trust, established in 2018, offers fully regulated institutional digital asset Custody, Staking, and Markets services to builders, investors, and service providers. Drawing on the expertise of veteran banking technologists and award-winning financial services leaders, Hex Trust continues to innovate with its proprietary bank-grade platform, providing secure, and integrated solutions. Hex Trust has grown its global presence, with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Italy, and Vietnam.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to lead our Quantitative Strategies team for digital assets. This role will focus on designing and building a new business line centered on delivering innovative trading and market optimization strategies. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing strategies, managing a team of quantitative researchers and developers, and driving execution in a fast-moving and competitive market environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantitative trading, high-frequency trading (HFT), or market making, with a proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams. Candidates with expertise in Python and low-latency programming languages such as C++ or Rust are strongly preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the Quantitative Strategies business within Hex Trust Markets.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand market share.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of quants, developers, and traders.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative culture that emphasizes excellence and growth.

Strategy and Infrastructure Development

• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of algorithmic trading strategies.
• Leverage market data, quantitative models, and cutting-edge technology to enhance strategy performance.
• Partner with the technology team to develop scalable, robust, and low-latency trading systems.
• Ensure infrastructure supports real-time execution and optimization of complex strategies.

Market Insights

• Stay abreast of market trends, evolving dynamics, and emerging technologies to refine strategies.
• Explore opportunities for diversification and innovation in trading and liquidity solutions.

Risk and Compliance

• Develop and implement risk management frameworks to ensure the safety and efficiency of trading operations.