Quantitative Strategist

Qube Research & Technologies

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors. QRT has been going through an exciting period of growth. We have created a Procurement team that is located in London and Hong Kong and we’ve been laying the foundations for a high-performance and trusted procurement function. QRT are seeking a proactive APAC Senior Technology Buyer to join our team in Hong Kong. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing technology suppliers providing products across office and datacenter colocations. This role focuses on delivery performance, cost optimisation and resilience of critical technology solutions, while ensuring alignment with business, IT, and network strategies. The ideal candidate needs to be able to work with QRT colleagues, supporting them in sourcing what they need in a timely and professional manner. You will be working hard to implement best practice procurement processes. The right candidate will be someone who is prepared to roll up their sleeves and get the work done. Key responsibilities of the role include: APAC Strategic Sourcing & Category Management  * Lead end-to-end APAC sourcing initiatives, including supplier negotiations, and contract awards.  * Demonstrate in-depth experience executing sourcing strategies for all Technology categories, including Hardware, Software, Services and Telecommunications.  * Have experience with sourcing and delivery of Technology DataCenter Hardware in multiple APAC countries, including India. * Optimise supply chains and delivery lead times improving speed to market. * Track market trends and availability to inform Technology and  procurement decisions. * Lead end-to-end sourcing activities: RFIs/RFPs, supplier evaluation, commercial modelling, and contract award. Supplier & Contract Management * Manage relationships with key suppliers (e.g., Hardware OEM’s). * Negotiate complex contracts, including pricing structures, SLAs, service credits, and termination clauses. * Oversee contract lifecycle management, including renewals, benchmarking, and renegotiations. Governance, Risk & Compliance  * Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.  * Manage third-party risk, including data privacy, cybersecurity, and operational resilience considerations.  * Support vendor due diligence and risk assessment processes.  Operational Excellence  * Drive process improvements and standardisation across procurement activities.  * Leverage procurement tools and analytics to enhance decision-making and reporting.  * Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and SLAs.  Your present skillset You will have excellent knowledge of Technology procurement, with 2 to 7 years’ experience in a medium or Large sized, fast paced and agile business, ideally within the financial services space.  * Strong experience in procurement within Technology categories. * Proven track record in hardware supply negotiation and supply chain. * Ability to work with technical stakeholders and understand infrastructure requirements. * Experience working in APAC multi-country or global environments. * Bachelor’s or higher degree. * Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are advantageous. * Experience working in a global or matrixed organisation. * Cost savings and value delivery against targets * Supplier performance and risk management outcomes * Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement  QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Qube Research & Technologies

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors. Your future role at QRT:  We are looking for an exceptional Software Engineer to be an integral member of the Data and Lifecycle team. We work closely with trading and research functions to provide trade and position lifecycle automations (corporate actions, expiries, coupon payments, etc), maintain reference data, handle internal and external reporting and generate reports for Front office use across different teams.   This position has a specialized focus as an SME for Derivatives - Reference Data and Lifecycle. This high-visibility position will directly impact trading and business operations by providing expert guidance on equity-related reference data, events and automating complex lifecycle processes.   Your responsibilities will include:  * Be involved in the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance solutions for trade and position lifecycle automations for derivative products, ensuring accuracy and operational efficiency. * Ensure the availability and quality of reference data for different types of derivatives traded by QRT. Partner closely with a variety of stakeholders and maintain alignment with business needs. Your present skillset:  * 4+ years of work experience in a quantitative trading environment * Deep understanding of derivatives (especially futures and options) with regards to reference data and the asset’s lifecycle events * In depth knowledge of how derivatives are treated in different markets / exchanges. * Advanced programming skills, with a drive for delivering strategic solutions. * Programming language agnostic. Experience with Python or C# is a plus but should be willing to pick up. * Familiarity with SQL and relational databases. * Knowledge of testing as part of continuous delivery and integration pipelines. * Excellent communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively in a small, close-knit team. * Fluency in English, both written and verbal communication skills QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Qube Research & Technologies

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors. Your future role within QRT: As a Windows Platform Server Engineer, you will be part of the Global Infrastructure Team, responsible for designing, building, and supporting Microsoft Windows Server and virtualization infrastructure. Your role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation of core IT services that underpin research technology, trading platforms, market execution, and data processing. Responsibilities * Evaluate, recommend, and implement new technologies to enhance reliability, scalability, and security. * Build, manage, and deploy all technologies related to the on-premises Windows Server stack, including OS, observability, backups, and identity services. * Configure and maintain monitoring and dashboarding tools to track server and application performance. * Build, manage, and deploy Windows Server environments (2022–2025). * Build, deploy, and monitor a globally distributed, multi-forest Active Directory environment. * Manage and configure tools such as Splunk, * Configure and manage Active Directory, Group Policy, and Entra ID integration to enforce security and access policies. * Automate server management using PowerShell, Ansible, and Terraform for provisioning, configuration, and maintenance. * Optimise and troubleshoot server backups to ensure data integrity and disaster recovery readiness. * Utilise SIEM tools to monitor and manage server security and performance. * Work with storage technologies (SAN/NAS) to ensure efficient integration and high availability. * Build manage and deploy VMMware ESXi services, clustering, infrastructure and network concepts. * Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture designs, and support materials. * Solid understanding of networking concepts * Support and optimise Citrix DaaS, Azure, Microsoft 365, and Intune environments. * Provide 2nd-line support and act as 3rd-line escalation for all Windows Server and application-related issues. * Provide cross-functional troubleshooting support when required. * Stay informed about market trends and emerging technologies to identify strategic improvement opportunities. Your present skillset: * Extensive experience designing, deploying, and managing Windows Server environments, including large-scale enterprise migrations. * Strong expertise in Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS design, implementation, and advanced troubleshooting. * Advanced PowerShell scripting skills for automation, OS builds, patching, and infrastructure optimisation. * Deep understanding of Windows Update processes, enterprise patch management, and security hardening best practices. * Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible. * Experience with backup tools such as Veem. * Experience managing cloud infrastructure, including AWS EC2 and Azure. * Strong troubleshooting expertise across Windows 10/11 client operating systems. * Solid cloud platform experience with Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and Intune. * Experience supporting and optimising Citrix DaaS / VDI environments. * Experience supporting and optimising ESXi environments. * Strong knowledge of networking concepts, certificate services (PKI), and infrastructure security. * Experience with performance monitoring and optimisation of Windows servers, desktops, and virtual machines. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and contribute effectively to cross-functional projects Occasional weekend shifts and out-of-hours coverage may be required to ensure continuous support.   QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.