Quant director - Global hedge fund

Quant Director – Mumbai | Global Multi-Asset Hedge Fund

Redefine the future of alpha research from India

A globally recognized multi-asset hedge fund is seeking a Quantitative Director to head its alpha research efforts from the firm’s growing Mumbai office. This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-ownership leadership role at a top-tier global buy-side firm, known for its robust infrastructure, cutting-edge research culture, and strong performance across asset classes.

As Quant Director, you’ll lead the design and deployment of alpha-generating strategies, oversee a team of exceptional researchers and engineers, and collaborate closely with senior leaders across global offices in the US, UK, and APAC. Your impact will be felt across the entire investment lifecycle—from signal ideation to execution refinement.

What You’ll Own

• End-to-end responsibility for alpha signal research, portfolio construction, and risk modelling
• Mentor and grow a high-performing quant research team based in India
• Drive collaboration across trading, data, and technology to build scalable systematic strategies
• Influence and shape the global research direction, with autonomy to innovate and explore new markets and methods
• Leverage world-class data and compute infrastructure to deliver scalable, production-ready strategies

What We’re Looking For

• 8–12 years of experience in quantitative research or systematic trading, with a track record of successful signal deployment; specifically with in a buy side set up.
• Deep understanding of equities, futures, and other liquid asset classes
• Experience managing or mentoring quant teams; strong project and people leadership
• Proven ability to blend academic rigor with practical alpha generation
• Strong coding skills (Python, C++, or similar) and a robust data-driven approach to strategy development
• Exposure to global markets and cross-region collaboration is highly desirable
• Prior experience on the buy side (hedge funds, prop trading firms, systematic investment firms) is strongly preferred

If you’re ready to take your quant career to the next level and be part of a firm that genuinely invests in talent and technology, we’d like to speak with you.