Senior Quant Researcher - Head of MFT Monetization

Senior Quant Researcher – Head of MFT Monetization

London, England, United Kingdom.

£175,000 – £300,000 + performance aligned compensation

The Opportunity

One of the industry’s most respected quant trading firms is building out a new division focused on signal monetization—and they’re looking for a visionary leader to own and drive the build.

As Head of Monetization, you’ll design the strategy, hire and lead a world-class team, and work at the bleeding edge of predictive signal deployment across exchange-traded markets (equities & futures). Your remit: extract maximum value from powerful alpha signals across time horizons spanning minutes to days.

This is a rare greenfield mandate at an elite firm that already has deep predictive research, infrastructure, and execution muscle in place. They’re now investing heavily in optimizing the final leg of the stack: monetization.

What You’ll Own

→ Architect the firmwide monetization strategy for alpha signals across global listed markets

→ Leverage deep exchange microstructure knowledge (CME, ICE, Eurex) to maximize signal efficacy and execution alpha

→ Build and lead a dedicated monetization group; attract and mentor top-tier quant talent

→ Partner with strategy and execution teams to create monetization-aware model development pipelines

→ Translate world-class research into repeatable, scalable, and risk-adjusted return engines

You’ll Thrive If You Have

• A proven track record leading monetization or short-term signal trading efforts at a top-tier quant fund
• Expert-level knowledge of exchange-traded futures (microstructure, tick dynamics, latency impact)
• Experience driving innovation—through frameworks, tooling, or monetization methodologies—that generated significant PnL or boosted risk-adjusted returns
• A strategic mindset with the ability to zoom out and build firmwide monetization frameworks that scale

Why This Role Accelerates Your Trajectory

• Strategic leadership role at a firm with $Bn+ PnL ambitions
• Build something new—with strong internal sponsorship and existing research horsepower behind you
• Access elite resources, compute and talent to execute your vision
• Unlock the next stage of your career by delivering outsized monetization impact at one of the most technically advanced shops in the world

Apply Through Onyx Alpha Partners:

At Onyx Alpha Partners, we are committed to connecting the most sought after talent in the financial world to opportunities that expand the universe of unconstrained performance within their chosen discipline. If this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, we encourage you to apply and explore the potential for growth and unparalleled success.