Head of Systematic Futures
- Pay
- $200,000 – $300,000 per year
- Location
- New York City, NY · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Education
- Master's degree
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- futures trading
- quantitative research
- portfolio risk management
Also useful
- AI
- data infrastructure
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k match
- Life insurance
Job Duties
This is an opportunity to build and lead AXQ's global systematic futures business from the ground up and develop it into a core pillar of the firm. As Head of Systematic Futures, you will set the direction and own the outcome, with the firm's shared research platform, data, technology and execution capabilities behind you from day one. Your mandate spans:
- Setting the investment and research direction for systematic futures
- Partnering with trading and technology teams to build advanced data, execution, and infrastructure capabilities for systematic futures
- Recruiting, developing, and leading a team of futures-focused quantitative researchers
- Building systematic strategies across global futures markets and trading horizons
- Owning the live futures portfolios, risk management, and performance
- Fostering cross-team collaboration to build shared edge across asset classes
Qualifications
- knowledge of global futures markets
- Track record of building strategies, frameworks, or teams that scaled beyond your own contribution
- Experience hiring and leading quantitative researchers, or clear readiness to do so
- Strong technical fundamentals and a rigorous quantitative research background
- Entrepreneurial mindset paired with scientific rigor and a strong sense of ownership
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD from a top-tier university in a quantitative or technical field
Pay and benefits
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $300,000, depending on prior experience and qualifications. We offer highly competitive total compensation with significant performance-based upside tied to the success and growth of the systematic futures business.
AXQ team members enjoy comprehensive benefits, including
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% employer-paid premiums for individuals
- 401(k) with employer matching up to 6%
- Life and disability insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Generous paid time off
- Regular office-provided meals and team events
About Us
AXQ Capital is a global quantitative investment firm. We build diverse sources of investment edge across geographies, asset classes, and trading horizons. Our strategies are grounded in rigorous scientific research and deep market understanding, strengthened by sustained investment in data, technology, and AI. Our team brings together exceptional talent from leading academic institutions and the world's most respected quantitative firms. We foster a collaborative culture built on curiosity, rigor, and ownership, where the best ideas win and people grow with the firm.
From AXQ Capital's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
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The Head of Systematic Futures posting at AXQ Capital states compensation of $200,000 – $300,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on AXQ Capital's official career site.
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