11. Head Of Research

Company Description:

Passionate about technology, we develop quantitative and systematic trading strategies across a wide range of asset classes and global financial markets. Technology, Data and Research are the cornerstones of our business.

Our strength? A collaborative culture that encourages us to challenge ideas, learn together, and deliver strong performance year after year.

Location: Paris, France (district Opéra-Bourse)

The Role :

As part of our Momentum 2028 plan, we are building a new Cross-Business Research team within our Quantitative Trading and Research department.

While the Business Units focus on their own signals, strategies and production priorities, this team will identify and lead quantitative initiatives that can benefit several Business Units, while helping shape the vision and evolution of the research environments and platforms supporting quantitative research across ABC arbitrage. It will provide dedicated capacity to investigate shared research questions and quantitative challenges, develop robust approaches and turn promising ideas into practical and scalable solutions.

Reporting directly to the CIO, you will define the roadmap of these new capabilities, connect Business Units with Technology, Data and Research teams, and build the team needed to deliver these initiatives.

Your responsibilities :

• Define the team’s research vision, roadmap and priorities for the Cross-Business Research capability, in collaboration with the Business Units and the CIO
• Build and manage the team through the recruitment of senior and junior profiles
• Build strong relationships with the Business Units,understand their research and quantitative challenges, and facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing across Research, Data and Technology
• Identify and lead Business Unit sponsored projects from problem definition through research, proof of concept and the development of scalable solutions ready for integration into production
• Provide scientific judgement on research methods, models and outputs, contribute personally to complex quantitative topics where relevant, and help ensure a high standard of quality across the team’s work
• Represent ABC arbitrage’s technical and research expertise in selected discussions with institutional investors and clients, when relevant

What we offer :

• A strategic role at the heart of our Momentum 2028 plan with direct exposure to the CIO, Business Units, Technology, Data and Research teams
• The opportunity to create a new Cross-Business research capability from the ground up
• The opportunity to build and lead your own team
• A collaborative environment where Technology, Data and Research are shared
• The ability to work on high-impact quantitative and research topics connected to real business needs
• A transparent and attractive compensation package
• A flexible remote work agreement supporting work-life balance

Your profile :

• Significant experience in quantitative research, quantitative finance, data science,or a related field, with a strong understanding of research methods, data, models and end-to-end research environments
• Experience building or leading cross-functional projects or initiatives
• Ability to turn research opportunities into clear business initiatives
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills

We recognise that no candidate matches every requirement. If your experience is closely aligned with this role and you believe you can help build a high-impact Cross-Business research capability, we encourage you to apply.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is a priority. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, conducive to the fulfilment of each individual, while ensuring a harmonious balance between professional and personal life. Our policies in favour of gender equality and people with disabilities are at the heart of our approach.