Qualifications
Responsibilities:Implement growth initiatives, including recruiting for new strategic business lines, capital raising, and exploring opportunistic projects. Work in tandem with the Chief Strategy Officer, research, operations, and trading teams to understand the firm’s core strategies and identify diversification opportunities. Support the integration of new technologies, structures, or processes that can bolster the firm’s competitive positioning. Conduct outreach efforts to potential candidates, institutional clients, and strategic partners, effectively communicating the firm’s value proposition. Analyze customer preferences, market trends, competitive landscapes, and industry developments to derive actionable insights that inform business strategies. Lead the development and enhancement of our business operations and product offerings to ensure sustainable growth and scalability of the fund. Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is a plus.3-5 years of experience in strategy, finance, operations, or consulting; experience in asset servicing, sales, or hedge funds is advantageous. Proficient in Excel, with familiarity in data analysis tools and platforms; strong understanding of financing structures, risk management, trading, and regulatory frameworks. Highly analytical, tech-savvy, and adaptable, with experience in software-driven finance environments. Effective communicator and strategic thinker capable of providing clear direction while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Experience with statistical arbitrage or quantitative trading strategies is highly desirable. Proven success in business development and client relationship building.
About the job
Trexquant is a premier systematic hedge fund that employs cutting-edge machine learning and quantitative strategies to maintain a market-neutral portfolio. With a global presence spanning the U. S., China, and India, our innovative team of researchers, technologists, and finance experts is dedicated to advancing the field of quantitative finance.
We are on the lookout for a motivated and detail-oriented Business Development and Strategy Associate to enhance our growing statistical arbitrage hedge fund. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Chief Strategy Officer to identify new business opportunities, implement initiatives for process and product improvements, and drive the firm's growth through data-centric decisions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate robust analytical and project management abilities, along with an entrepreneurial mindset to expand our market presence and reinforce our competitive advantage.
About Trexquant
Trexquant is at the forefront of quantitative finance, applying advanced machine learning techniques to achieve superior results in a market-neutral investment strategy. Our diverse team operates across multiple countries, fostering innovation and collaboration to redefine the landscape of financial services.