Quantitative Trader – Equities (Live Trading)

IMC is seeking an experienced Quantitative Trader to focus on live trading operations and performance analysis for high to mid-frequency, delta-one equity strategies in APAC markets. Based in Hong Kong, this role sits close to production trading and is responsible for maximizing PnL through real-time monitoring, execution optimization, and rapid feedback loops between trading, research, and engineering.

This is a hands-on trading role with strong ownership of day-to-day strategy behaviour in live markets, requiring sound judgment under pressure and deep understanding of market microstructure.

Core Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee live high- to mid-frequency equity trading strategies across APAC markets
• Monitor intraday performance, risk, and execution quality; identify and act on anomalies in real time
• Analyse fills, slippage, adverse selection, and market impact to continuously improve execution outcomes
• Work closely with quant researchers to translate research ideas into robust, production-ready trading behaviour
• Partner with engineers to diagnose production issues, improve system stability, and enhance trading infrastructure
• Contribute to post-trade analysis, performance attribution, and feedback into strategy iteration
• Ensure strategies operate within defined risk limits and respond appropriately to changing market conditions

Skills & Experience

• Degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or similar)
• 3+ years of experience in systematic equity trading, with direct exposure to live trading environments
• Strong understanding of market microstructure, order books, and execution dynamics in APAC markets
• Proven experience analysing execution quality, market impact, and intraday performance drivers
• Strong programming and data analysis skills (Python/C++ strongly preferred)
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage multiple live priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset