Head of Quant Research

Role overview

This is a senior research leadership opportunity for a quant who wants to build and own short-horizon alpha in live markets. The focus is on microstructure-driven signal discovery, rapid testing, production deployment, and continuous improvement across seconds-level horizons.

Why this opportunity stands out

• Work on a greenfield alpha problem where order book dynamics, order flow, and pricing signals can still create real edge.
• Operate with institutional-grade systems and infrastructure, paired with the growth potential of a frontier market opportunity across MENA.
• Join a compact, high-caliber team of roughly 15 people with minimal hierarchy and strong ownership.
• Help shape the research agenda rather than simply execute on someone else’s roadmap.
• Contribute to building a leading market-making franchise in a region with significant upside.

What the role involves

The position centers on taking ideas from concept through backtesting, implementation, live trading, and ongoing iteration. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing applied microstructure research and shipping signals into production systems.

Ideal background

The company is seeking a senior researcher with strong experience in high-frequency trading or market making, especially someone who has already taken signals into live trading. The role suits someone who is comfortable collaborating closely with traders and engineers, and who can operate effectively in fast research cycles.

Compensation

The package includes a competitive base salary, performance bonus, and meaningful upside.

Additional notes

This opportunity is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is intended for full-time onsite work. The role is positioned as a chance to build something substantial rather than simply join an established desk.

Compensation note: Salary was not specified in the source material beyond mention of competitive base pay, bonus, and upside.