➡️ AI labs are aggressively targeting top Wall Street quants — organizations like OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI are offering multimillion-dollar packages (ranging from $1.5m up to $3 m+) to lure mathematicians, physicists, data scientists, and engineers away from hedge funds such as Citadel, D.E. Shaw, and Jane Street. ➡️ Recruitment efforts mirror trading culture, but with grander purpose — OpenAI organized exclusive “quant parties” in San Francisco and New York, pitching the mission of building AGI versus the incremental gains on Wall Street. ➡️ Wall Street is feeling the pressure — traditional quant roles no longer hold the same allure as AI startups can now match or exceed compensation while offering a more meaningful long-term impact . https://lnkd.in/eXP7ZQRx
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Qenexus is a recruitment and talent advisory firm that focuses on providing recruitment services within front office trading & technology. Founded in 2024 by Tom O'Cuinneagáin, a seasoned professional with 8 years of experience in the industry, our firm specializes in headhunting, recruitment, and talent advisory services within the highly competitive front office trading and technology sectors. We are dedicated to connecting top-tier talent with leading financial institutions, hedge funds, and technology firms. Our deep industry knowledge and extensive network allow us to identify and engage the best candidates, from quantitative analysts and traders to software engineers and developers. We understand the unique demands of the trading environment and the critical role that technology plays in driving success. At the core of our approach is a commitment to understanding the specific needs of our clients and providing tailored solutions that deliver exceptional results. Whether you’re looking to build a high-performing team or seeking career opportunities in the front office trading and technology space, we are here to support you every step of the way. Our mission is simple: to be the trusted partner that helps our clients and candidates achieve their goals in the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of trading and technology.
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Quant Hedge Funds Ride Whiplash Markets to First-Half Riches ➡️ Despite market upheaval in the first half of 2025, systematic hedge funds scored strong returns, with some funds climbing around 11% and beating broader hedge-fund performance. ➡️ The wide dispersion in markets, where strong companies outperformed weak ones, created a favorable environment for quants, who thrive in conditions where stocks move more independently. ➡️ While quant trend followers struggled, other quant strategies that focus on characteristics like momentum and volatility performed well, and some funds saw stronger returns outside the US market. https://lnkd.in/eKGrjmrp
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➡️ Hedge funds, including Schonfeld's Fundamental Equity fund and Balyasny, posted gains in June, with Marshall Wace's Eureka hedge fund rising 6% and erasing prior losses. ➡️ The results demonstrate hedge funds' ability to navigate market volatility, with multistrategy funds performing well despite global market chaos sparked by President Donald Trump's tariffs and the Israel-Iran war. ➡️ Hedge fund industry experts attribute the strong performance to the funds' ability to adapt to market swings, with machine learning hedge funds and stock-pickers benefiting from market dispersion. To discuss opportunities within some of the world's leading hedge funds, please reach out to our Director, Tom O'Cuinneagain via Linkedin or tom@qenexus.com. Source: Bloomberg
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➡️ After three years of poor performance, hedge fund manager Danny Yong stepped back from trading and transformed his firm, Dymon Asia Capital into a multi-manager platform, where colleagues make investment calls and he acts as a coach. ➡️ The decision led to a dramatic turnaround, with the $3.5 billion fund posting an 8% return this year through May, topping flagship funds at larger global peers, and clients committing to inject at least $1.5 billion more by the end of 2026. ➡️ Yong's new approach focuses on a "money-making machine" that generates profits in all markets, and he believes his Asia-based platform is well-positioned to take advantage of the region's nuances and opportunities. https://lnkd.in/ekg7EckR
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➡️ CFM, Squarepoint and QRT the new hedge fund quant kings ➡️ The combined assets under management (AUM) of the three hedge funds have surged to over $60bn, equivalent to the quant king D.E. Shaw. To discuss quant research, trading & development opportunities in Paris & beyond, please reach out to our Director, Tom O'Cuinneagain. Full Article in comments below
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Qenexus are recruiting on behalf of systematic trading firm who are rapidly expanding in Amsterdam. For more info; T: +353 87 695 8046 E: tom@qenexus.com Whatsapp: wa.me/353876958046
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Flow Traders CEO Mike Kuehnel to step down in order to pursue other oppportunities. Marc Jansen & Alex Kieft will now jointly manage the Global Trading Division: https://lnkd.in/eWwESE9G
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Some of the world's biggest multistrategy hedge funds - Millennium, Citadel, Point72, Balyasny, and ExodusPoint, hired fewer people in 2024. Combined, the five funds added over 550 investment staff. Source: https://lnkd.in/evTq5Chs To discuss opportunities within multi-strategy hedge funds, reach out via Email or Linkedin. info@qenexus.com www.qenexus.com
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