Quantitative Trader – Equities (Strategy Monetization)

IMC·Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Sydney, Australia·Posted 23 February 2026

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IMC is hiring a Quantitative Trader to focus on monetization research and back testing for high- to mid-frequency delta-one equity strategies. This role emphasizes research depth, systematic evaluation, and capital efficiency, partnering closely with quant researchers and engineers to turn signals into scalable, profitable trading strategies. Based in Sydney, this role is ideal for candidates who excel at research-driven trading problems, large-scale data analysis, and rigorous performance validation. For exceptional candidates from top global trading firms, Hong Kong location may be considered. Core Responsibilities Research and evaluate new trading signals and strategy ideas with a focus on monetization potential Design and run large-scale back tests to assess PnL, risk, capacity, and robustness Analyse transaction costs, market impact, and execution assumptions within back testing frameworks Optimize portfolio construction, capital allocation, and risk controls across strategies Work with engineers to improve back testing infrastructure, data quality, and research tooling Partner with live traders to ensure research assumptions align with real-world execution behaviour Drive…

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