Quantitative Trader – Equities (Live Trading)

IMC·Hong Kong, Hong Kong·Posted 21 February 2026

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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. Your 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,…

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