Posted on 2026/05/01
Head of AI – Quantitative Hedge Fund
Madison Pearl
Hong Kong
Job description
Location: Shanghai / New York / Hong Kong / Singapore
Compensation: High base + direct P&L linkage + real ownership
On behalf of a top-tier quantitative hedge fund we are seeking a head of Artificial Intelligence.
Important points to note:
- This role will preferably be based in Shanghai (full relocation package available).
However, we can consider the other listed locations if necessary.
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Can...didates must speak fluent Mandarin.
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The compensation package will match international norms for the industry.
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You must have direct AI/ML experience at top-tier prop trading firms and/or quantitative hedge fund(s).
Role:
Build from 0 → 1.
No fixed pipeline.
No legacy constraints.
You define:
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The AI stack
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Research workflow
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How models go live
End-to-End Ownership with Real P&L Impact:
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Take ideas from research → production → live trading.
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Be directly accountable for whether it makes money.
Work on Problems Where AI Actually Matters:
Focus on areas where ML can move the needle:
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Market microstructure
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Cross-asset signals
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Execution-aware modeling
Build a Small, High-Signal Team
Real Compute to Move Fast
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Access to ~1,000+ GPUs per researcher
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Designed for large-scale training and fast iteration.
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No need to fight for shared resources.
Requirements:
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5+ years of experience in quantitative trading, preferably in HFT / MFT environments
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Direct AI/ML experience at top-tier prop trading firm(s).
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Fluent in Mandarin
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Master’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Physics, or other relevant disciplines.
This will very likely be from a top-tier university.
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