Quant director

As a Quantitative Director at a globally recognized multi-asset hedge fund in Mumbai, you will have the opportunity to lead the alpha research efforts and redefine the future of alpha research from India. This role offers a chance to take on a high-ownership leadership position at a top-tier global buy-side firm known for its robust infrastructure, cutting-edge research culture, and strong performance across asset classes. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the design and deployment of alpha-generating strategies, overseeing a team of exceptional researchers and engineers. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders across global offices in the US, UK, and APAC, impacting the entire investment lifecycle from signal ideation to execution refinement. Key Responsibilities: - End-to-end ownership of alpha signal research, portfolio construction, and risk modeling - Mentoring and developing a high-performing quant research team based in India - Driving collaboration across trading, data, and technology to build scalable systematic strategies - Influencing and shaping the global research direction, with autonomy to innovate and explore new markets and methods - Leveraging world-class data and compute infrastructure to deliver scalable, production-ready strategies Qualifications: - 8-12 years of experience in quantitative research or systematic trading, demonstrating successful signal deployment within a buy-side setup - Deep understanding of equities, futures, and other liquid asset classes - Experience in managing or mentoring quant teams with strong project and people leadership skills - Proven ability to blend academic rigor with practical alpha generation - Strong coding skills in Python, C++, or similar languages, and a robust data-driven approach to strategy development - Exposure to global markets and cross-region collaboration is highly desirable - Prior experience in buy-side institutions like hedge funds, prop trading firms, or systematic investment firms is preferred If you are ready to advance your quant career and join a firm that values talent and technology investment, we are eager to speak with you.,