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Algorithmic Trading Researcher

AXQ Capital · Beijing; Shanghai

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
86 days
AXQ Capital's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
34% of AXQ Capital's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at AXQ Capital
high
29 stale, 0 reposted of 29 open
Hiring momentum
32 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

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About this role

As an Algorithmic Trading Researcher, you will be deeply involved in the core aspects of the company's trading execution systems and strategies. Your focus will be on optimizing trading paths and reducing costs through research on micro-level signals and algorithmic strategies. Responsibilities include developing algorithmic strategies, analyzing market microstructure, conducting trading cost analysis, and optimizing backtesting systems.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree or above from a well-known domestic or international university in a quantitative field (computer science, electronics, mathematics, etc.) or financial engineering
  • 2 years or more of practical work/research experience in algorithmic trading, high-frequency trading, market making, or related fields
  • Proficient in Python and solid development skills in compiled languages
  • Strong theoretical understanding and practical experience of market microstructure
  • Passion for quantitative trading and algorithmic trading, with strong logical reasoning and problem-solving skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with well-known algorithm providers, high-frequency trading teams, or foreign investment bank execution desks
  • Published research in top academic journals or conferences, or awards in international/national mathematics, physics, or computer science competitions

Worth weighing

  • No salary or benefits information provided
  • Focus on high-frequency trading and algorithmic strategies may imply a fast-paced and high-pressure work environment
  • The role requires a strong quantitative background, which may limit applicants without such a foundation

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Listed by AXQ Capital on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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