
Flow Traders · Hong Kong
Flow Traders is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to join our growing trading team in Hong Kong. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary ...
Flow Traders is looking for a Quantitative Researcher to join our growing trading team in Hong Kong. This is a unique opportunity
to join a leading proprietary trading firm, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
A successful candidate is curious and seeks to provide their quantitative expertise to our trading desks. The ideal candidate must
be an expert in mathematics and statistics, have an affinity for numbers and have strong programming experience. You should have
an innate desire to generate and backtest new trading ideas, with generation of alpha and automated strategies as ultimate output
goals. If you have the passion to solve and code mathematical problems, while having a direct impact on the business, then this
opportunity is for you.
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Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other
information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly
without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no
placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.
Flow Traders is looking for entrepreneurial, competitive, and analytical students to join our Trading department as an Intern. What better way to find out if a career in Trading is something for you, than by experiencing it yourself as a Trading Intern! You will get a 360-degree view of our role in the financial markets, how our Traders seize opportunities, and how they work together as a team to optimize and improve their trading desk. This Trading internship is about immersing yourself in the financial markets and experiencing trading up close. You do not need to have a financial background; we will teach you all you need to know. Experience with a scientific programming language or excel is a definite advantage. Working closely with Traders and Quantitative Researchers, you will add value by working on real trading projects. You will solve problems, create new tools and/or design new strategies. You will test your project in a trading simulation. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Learn directly from industry leaders on the APAC Trading floor * Participate in educational courses and trading simulations * Design trading strategies through project-based work using quantitative modelling and trading applications * Work through real life trading problems with our Traders and Quantitative Researchers * Gain insight into Flow Traders’ core business * Participate in intern activities and become a part of our “One Team” culture Internship Duration * December 2026 - January 2027 * This is a full-time paid internship and will last for 6 weeks * The internship is only open for students based in the APAC region. A similar program is offered in our Amsterdam and New York offices for students living in Europe and the US respectively. * Flight and accommodation will be provided to all successful overseas applicants. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED * Graduating between August 2026 and December 2027 with a Degree in Finance, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related disciplines from a university in APAC * Experience with a scientific programming language (e.g. Python / MATLAB / R or similar) * Competitive, innovative & creative personality with excellent mental arithmetic skills * Capability to reason logically and deliver under pressure * Ability to spot opportunities and the assertiveness to seize them If you do not receive a confirmation email after you applied on our website, please contact careers.hongkong@hk.flowtraders.com. Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Flow Traders, and no placement fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.
Flow Traders is looking for an experienced Digital Assets Trader to join our global Digital Assets Trading team, with the opportunity to be based in Amsterdam, Hong Kong, or New York. We are seeking candidates with a proven track record in low-latency (CeFi) trading and/or on-chain (DeFi) trading. The ideal candidate has demonstrated significant and consistent PnL generation through strategies deployed in production and brings deep expertise in crypto market structure. You will be part of a highly collaborative global team, working closely with traders, quants, and engineers to develop and scale trading strategies across centralized and decentralized markets. What you will do * Develop, implement, and optimize profitable trading strategies across CeFi and/or DeFi markets * Contribute to the 24/7 trading, monitoring, and risk management of our digital asset strategies * Identify and capitalize on market inefficiencies across exchanges, instruments, and protocols * Collaborate with global teams to enhance execution, tooling, and trading infrastructure * Contribute research and insights to improve overall team performance and strategy portfolio WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED * Experience at a leading proprietary trading firm and/or a proven, significant track record of profitability * Demonstrated ownership of trading strategies running in production * Experience in one or both of: * Low-latency CeFi trading * On-chain (DeFi) trading * Strong understanding of execution, liquidity, and market dynamics * Experience with latency-sensitive systems and exchange APIs * Ability to generate and validate trading ideas using data and real-time feedback * Strong quantitative skills with solid programming and data handling capabilities (e.g. Python, SQL) WHAT WE OFFER At Flow Traders, we create the conditions for hard‑working, high‑performing people to do their best work. From a thorough onboarding and ongoing access to Flow Academy, to latest technology and a collaborative, non‑hierarchical culture, we give you the tools, ownership, and support to move fast and drive outcomes. We keep a close‑knit, small‑company feel while offering competitive salary, annual discretionary profit share, and comprehensive benefits, so talent can grow here, and stay here. * Flow Academy and opportunities to attend domain-related conferences * Daily catered lunch, great coffee, and a fully stocked kitchen and snack bar * In-house Bar and Lounge with arcade and game consoles * Weekly massages * Annual company trip and a variety of events throughout the year * Global rotations across our offices worldwide * and more Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions
About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here * As at 31 March 2026 To provide execution and order placement services to Man's investment engines. Responsibilities: Regulatory and legal framework * Be aware of and act in accordance with the regulatory and legal framework governing the trader's activities, including any relevant market abuse rules * To the extent applicable, understand and abide by relevant market risk limits and thresholds and prudential levels Policies and Procedures * Know, understand and comply with Man's Global Compliance policies and any internal procedures relevant to the trader's business activities and with the requirements set out in Man's Staff Handbook and Global Code of Ethics as well as any global, regional and local compliance manuals * Obtain appropriate authorisation to trade pursuant to the PM's recorded instructions * Report regularly to their appointed line manager * At the end of each day, ensure that all transactions for which the trader is responsible for executing, have been recorded in the trading system correctly * Report any potential regulatory concerns to Compliance and to the appointed line manager. This includes any market activity of a suspicious nature as well as known or suspected breaches of regulation, exchange rules or firm policy Best Execution * Continue to improve process to ensure Man meets its Best Execution obligations for Man's clients * Maximise alpha retention post investment decision through: - Robust framework for continuous evaluation and improvement of the execution process to minimise slippage and explicit trading costs - Application of quantitative methods combined with trading experience to decide and discuss with the PM, the optimal execution strategy to best match the PM’s trading and investment objectives * Leverage Trading Technology * Develop trading technology to improve execution toolkit * Embrace technology to help automate workflow * Drive development of our trading platform, infrastructure and technology. * Use qualitative and quantitative analysis to improve performance of our systematic and discretionary strategies. * Possess a strong understanding of Technology and a forward-thinking mindset, staying ahead of emerging developments and their practical applications. * Intermediate to advanced understanding of AI models and the ability to integrate AI-driven practices into trading desk workflows to drive meaningful optimisation. Broker Execution Evaluation/Review * Oversight of broker roster and ensuring proper allocation of flow keeping in mind metrics of broker performance, coverage model, execution research and operational efficiency * Feedback to executing brokers of areas of improvement, ranking etc. * Prime Broker relationship management, to maintain and optimise said relationships * Liaison with operations teams to ensure no disruption or backlog with the brokers resulting in process bottlenecks leading to missed opportunities on the execution front in Operational & Workflow Considerations * Ability to raise/cancel an order ticket, based on the PM’s recorded instructions, if required (this should not be viewed as standard practise) * Continue to be able to view PM’s holdings * Assist Middle Office to ensure timely matching of trades * Liaison with stock loan desk * 0-2 years of experience trading in a financial institution or relevant technical experience. * Intermediate skill level - programming language such as Python, SQL * Solid general understanding of financial markets, complemented by a genuine enthusiasm and keen interest in market dynamics. · Hands-on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm. * Strong academic record and a degree from a leading university. * Attention to detail and disciplined. Able to work under pressure and in a high-paced environment, with the ability to think quickly. * Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving. Curious, entrepreneurial, and innovative, willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm. * Strong inter-personal skills to enable communication across investment management teams and regions. Clear, concise, and transparent communicator. * Team player, collaborative, customer-focused and results-driven. * Strong proficiency in Mandarin both written and verbal * Willingness to travel and work from our Shanghai office Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity. You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance. 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