Senior Quant Researcher for Hedgefund in HK (Equities Business)
Senior Quantitative Researcher – Equities (PM Advisory) Location: Hong Kong (relocation support available) Employment Type: Full-time Overview A leading global investment firm is looking to hire a Senior Quantitative Researcher to partner closely with Portfolio Managers within its equities business. This role sits at the intersection of quant research, risk, and portfolio construction, with a strong focus on improving performance and scalability of Long/Short equity strategies. You will work directly with investment teams, providing analytics, insights, and actionable recommendations to drive risk-adjusted returns. This is not a macro-focused role — candidates must have deep experience in equity L/S strategies. Key Responsibilities
Partner with Portfolio Managers to enhance portfolio construction, risk-taking, and performance
Develop and apply quantitative models for risk, return attribution, and investment process analysis
Generate insights on P&L drivers, factor exposures, and portfolio optimisation
Provide data-driven recommendations to improve risk-adjusted returns and scalability
Act as a trusted advisor to PMs, influencing decision-making through analytics and research
Collaborate with data, engineering, and risk teams to build and improve analytical tools
Communicate complex quantitative concepts clearly to investment stakeholders
Requirements
5+ years of experience in quantitative research, risk, or portfolio analytics
Strong experience with Long/Short equity strategies (must-have)
Solid background in risk management, portfolio construction, and performance attribution
Strong programming skills (Python required; experience with large datasets)
Experience working closely with Portfolio Managers or risk-takers
Excellent communication and influencing skills – ability to translate analytics into actionable insights
Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline preferred
What We’re Looking For
Individuals with a deep understanding of equity investing and portfolio risk
Strong communicators who can engage and influence front-office stakeholders
Candidates who are commercially minded, not purely academic
Professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative investment environment
A proactive mindset with the ability to challenge and improve investment processes
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