Head of Quant & Algo Product - APAC

'Bernstein is seeking an experienced professional to drive the development, operations, and lifecycle management of our APAC equities algorithmic trading suite. This role bridges the gap between quantitative research, engineering, client needs, and business strategy. Key requirements are to assume day-to-day management of the existing algo quant team based in Hong Kong, steer regional algo strategy in coordination with global partners, align with the wider APAC trading team on business strategy and client specific requirements including content delivery and TCA consultancy.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the local APAC quant team and provide day to day oversight of activities including;

           o Design & Build: architect, code, test, and deploy new and execution algorithms

           o Optimization: continuously enhance existing strategies for performance optimization + bespoke client needs.

           o Micro/macrostructure focus: deeply understand the APAC market landscape, exchange protocols, liquidity dynamics, regulatory fragmentation.

           o Delivery of project timelines and outcomes

• Manage regional algo infrastructure in coordination with global quant team and IT function.
• Coordinate and oversee risk management framework in conjunction with the regional head of trading.
• Partner with regional sales-traders in enhancement to execution consultancy model and in scoping of bespoke client customizations (including client specific algo wheel requirements).
• Refine and drive the APAC regional TCA offering client-side, and associated consultancy delivery.
• Partner with trading management in the delivery of the APAC business plan and strategy at the product level, including defining of the vision, roadmap, and accountability at the P&L level 
  across the trading product suite.
• Regulatory & Compliance – ensuring algo product and associated documentation align with regional regulatory requirements.

Required skills / qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Financial Engineering, Physics, Mathematics.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in algorithm development / product management.
• Proficiency in C++ / R / Python / JavaScript as applicable.
• Knowledge in kdb a plus.
• Deep understanding of equities market microstructure across APAC, order types, exchange matching engines, and market data feeds.
• Strong experience with back testing frameworks, statistical analysis, and performance optimization.
• Proven ability to define product vision, build roadmaps, prioritize features, and manage product lifecycle.
• Strong commercial sense and understanding of P&L drivers.
• Experience gathering requirements from demanding institutional clients and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills; ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and translate business/client needs into technical specs.
• Strong leadership attributes and ability to demonstrate humility through example.
• Meticulous attention to detail and risk awareness. 

Company Description 

Bernstein is a leading cash equities and equity research business launched in April 2024 as a joint venture between Société Générale and Alliance Bernstein. With over 750 employees serving professional clients globally, we operate in 16 countries with major hubs in New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong and Mumbai as well as regional offices in Europe, North America, Singapore, and Japan.
Built on a history of industry leading research, Bernstein provides institutional investors, corporates and financial institutions with premier investment insights into over 1000 stocks covering North American, European and Asia Pacific equity markets, in addition to unparalleled equity liquidity access and global trading technology. Clients have access to a full range of seamlessly integrated equity services, leveraging Bernstein-Autonomous’ cash equities and research capabilities and Société Générale’s equity derivatives, prime services and equity capital markets offering.

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply, and we will manage your application. At Bernstein, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.

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Department Description

What the role offers:

• Opportunity to shape a critical revenue-generating product across a growing trading franchise servicing a tier-1 institutional client base.
• Work at the intersection of technology with a client-centric focus whilst assisting in shaping the successful delivery of the business strategy.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.
• Ability to have a seat at the table and contribute in a materially impactful manner within the team not just in APAC, but across the global franchise