AXQ Capital
Head of Systematic Futures
$200K–$300K
New York · Director · Full-time · Posted Mar 13, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD from a top-tier university in a quantitative or technical field.
About the job
Build and lead AXQ Capital’s global systematic futures business, directing strategy development, research, team growth, live portfolios, risk, and performance.
What you'll do
- Set investment and research direction and build systematic strategies across global futures markets and trading horizons.
- Partner with trading and technology teams to develop data, execution, and infrastructure capabilities.
- Recruit and lead quantitative researchers; own live portfolios, risk management, and performance.
What they ask for
- Deep knowledge of global futures markets.
- Track record of building strategies, frameworks, or teams that scaled beyond your own contribution.
- Experience hiring and leading quantitative researchers, or clear readiness to do so.
- Strong technical fundamentals and a rigorous quantitative research background.
Nice to have
- Entrepreneurial mindset paired with scientific rigor and a strong sense of ownership.
Pay
$200,000 to $300,000 USD annual base salary
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