Head of Research(Quant & Markets)

Company DescriptionAtlasVector is an intelligence platform for financial markets that unifies quantitative research, quantitative trading, risk, and compliance on a single data-driven system.It combines real-time market data across equities, ETFs, indices, futures, and crypto with quantitative analytics and AI research that is fully sourced and auditable.The platform mirrors the workflow of professional desks, from research and portfolio management through trading, risk measurement, and compliance checks, all on one integrated dataset.Every conclusion is rigorously challenged by specialist analyst desks and a self-falsification process to ensure transparent, evidence-based outputs. AtlasVector emphasizes open reasoning, tamper-evident audit trails, and research that empowers market participants to make their own decisions and manage their own risk.Role Description The Head of Research (Quant & Markets) is a full-time, on-site role based in the U.S., responsible for leading AtlasVector’s quantitative and market research agenda.This role oversees the design and execution of research programs spanning market microstructure, portfolio risk, trading strategies, and analytics that power the platform’s investment theses and risk views.The Head of Research will manage and mentor a multidisciplinary research team, set standards for methodology and documentation, and ensure all outputs meet rigorous transparency and self-falsification requirements.Day-to-day responsibilities include:Guiding R&D initiatives.Coordinating with product and engineering teams to translate research into features.Collaborating with internal specialist desks to challenge and refine conclusions.Monitoring market developments.Prioritizing new research areas.Representing the research function in internal and external discussions.QualificationsSix or more years of experience in sell-side or buy-side research, macro strategy, or a quantitative research role at a bank, asset manager, or fund.Strong analytical skills, including quantitative modeling, statistical analysis, and the ability to interpret complex market data.Expertise in market research and applied research involving financial instruments, trading strategies, and risk factors.Experience in research and development (R&D), with a track record of taking research concepts from prototyping through to production-grade tools or workflows.Demonstrated capability in leading research initiatives and managing teams, including mentorship, performance management, and cross-functional coordination.Deep understanding of capital markets, risk management, and portfolio construction, preferably across multiple asset classes.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex research findings to technical and non-technical audiences.Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Significant industry experience may substitute for formal education.CompensationCompetitive senior-market cash compensation, plus significant equity in the form of stock options.How to ApplySpend ten minutes on atlasvector.ai first.Then write to hello@atlasvector.ai and answer two questions:One thing the platform gets wrong about markets.One thing you would change about how it argues a call.No cover letter. Those two answers are the application.