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You will lead the design and deployment of systems that support systematic strategies operating across global markets and time zones.\nThis is a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of technology, research, and trading - you'll collaborate directly with quantitative researchers and the Senior Portfolio Manager to turn ideas into production-ready strategies.\nThe pod is led by a Senior Portfolio Manager with 15+ years of experience and a proven track record in alpha generation, strategy development, and risk management at top-tier quant firms. 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