HAP Capital is seeking a senior person to lead the research effort in the Quantitative Strategies Group. QSG seeks to develop quantitative models to uncover market dynamics and simulate the price discovery process. Research findings feed into automated trading strategies deployed in electronic markets. The Research Lead will be responsible for driving the research agenda and guiding ongoing R&D projects. The ideal candidate will have experience leading a QR team and/or agenda at a sophisticated trading firm. The candidate will demonstrate an ability to formulate, test, and implement research ideas quickly and robustly. As a Quantitative Research Lead you will: