Lead and manage global quantitative competitions for university students at Trexquant. Collaborate with researchers to innovate competition formats that inspire and identify talent.
Responsibilities
Design, organize, and oversee a series of global quantitative competitions targeting university students and aspiring researchers.
Collaborate with Trexquant quants and developers to create innovative competition formats that test creativity, quantitative thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Develop diverse competition types, including alpha discovery challenges, data-driven forecasting tasks, algorithmic trading simulations, and programming or LLM-based creative problem-solving events.
Partner with academic institutions and student organizations to promote Trexquant competitions and build a strong university presence globally.
Manage the competition lifecycle — from concept design, technical implementation, and participant engagement to evaluation and post-event analysis.
Incorporate feedback and results into Trexquant’s research ecosystem to identify promising candidates and extract new alpha ideas.
Continuously refine and expand the competition framework to ensure it remains engaging, educational, and effective in identifying top-tier quantitative talent.
Oversee communication, branding, and content related to competition promotion, ensuring clarity and global consistency.
Track metrics of participation, performance, and talent conversion, reporting outcomes to the leadership and recruiting teams.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative, technical, or business-related field (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, or Engineering).
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple global events simultaneously.
Demonstrated interest or experience in quantitative research, data science competitions (e.g., Kaggle), or technical recruiting.
Excellent communication skills and comfort working across technical and non-technical teams.
Creativity and flexibility in designing competition formats that combine education, innovation, and entertainment.
Prior experience in event organization, university outreach, or recruiting is a plus.
Familiarity with programming (Python, R, or similar) and an understanding of quantitative research workflows preferred.
Global mindset with enthusiasm for working with international academic and student communities.
Benefits
Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus.
Collaborative, casual, and intellectually stimulating work environment.
PPO health, dental, and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents.
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