Head of Systematic Macro Strategy Team (USA)

We are looking for a senior quantitative professional to develop and lead a Systematic Macro Strategy team at Trexquant. In this role, you will be responsible for developing strategies and building out a team for researching, implementing, and trading profitable macro-based strategies within our core product. Your work will integrate macro related asset-classes such as FX into our proven quantitative processes, significantly expanding our tradable universe, profitability, and competitive edge.ResponsibilitiesBuild and lead the Systematic Macro Strategy team, driving the development, enhancement, and ongoing monitoring of macro alpha signals to support scalable and sustainable performanceDesign, develop, and scale a diversified suite of systematic macro strategies across asset classes, ensuring robustness from research through productionCollaborate closely with the execution team to optimize strategy implementation, aligning macro strategies with existing portfolios and improving overall trading efficiencyIdentify, source, and integrate high-quality datasets for macro research; develop and maintain data pipelines to support efficient backtesting and live tradingPartner with the development team to enhance platform capabilities, improving the accuracy, speed, and reliability of simulation and execution for macro strategiesWork with the risk team to define, monitor, and manage macro-specific risk exposures, while optimizing capital allocation across strategiesCommunicate research insights and strategy performance to senior management, ensuring alignment between quantitative macro initiatives and broader investment objectivesRequirementsBachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics, Statistical Modeling, Computer Science or other related STEM fields5+ years of experience in researching and trading systematic macro based strategiesExperience managing or leading a team of quant researchersStrong quantitative skillsProficiency in PythonBenefitsCompetitive salary with performance-based bonusCollaborative, casual, and friendly work environmentPPO health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for you and your dependentsPre-tax commuter benefitsWeekly company-provided mealsThe base salary is $200,000. Base salary is only one part of Trexquant's total compensation, which may include a discretionary and performance based bonus. Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer