Business Development & Strategy Manager (GERMANY) (m/w/d)

About Trexquant

Trexquant develops and operates systematic trading strategies across a range of global liquid markets. Behind that is an enormous, deeply technical system and an exceptional team of researchers and engineers. We are collaborative, fast-moving, early adopters of new technology, and genuinely proud of what we build. Our headquarters is in Stamford, CT, and we plan to expand into Europe.

About the Position

Germany has world‑class quantitative and engineering talent, and we want to be where that talent is. We are planning on opening an office in the Munich area and looking for someone to lead the buildout on the ground — someone who has done enough in their career to know how organizations work, how to get things moving in Germany specifically, and how to represent a high‑caliber firm to skeptical, in‑demand candidates. At the initial stage, this role will be engaged through our local Employer of Record partner.

What You'll Do

• Own hiring strategy and implementation for quant developers and researchers in the Munich area, working alongside the recruiting team in Stamford
• Coordinate the physical and operational setup of the office with US‑based leadership and functional teams
• Represent Trexquant at hiring events, in meetings, and in direct conversations with candidates and partners in the German talent market
• Keep global teams informed with clear reporting on progress, hiring pipeline, and milestones
• Coordinate with company legal and compliance staff to follow local and global requirements for positive development and growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in operations, strategy, consulting, recruiting, business development, or a comparable role where you had real responsibility and delivered results
• Understanding of the German business environment — hiring practices, employment law basics, cultural expectations — either from working in Germany or operating across European markets
• Comfortable being the most senior person in the room locally while taking strategic direction from headquarters
• Presence and credibility to attract strong technical candidates to a firm they may not have heard of yet
• Genuine interest in quantitative finance and technical organizations, even if your background is not in trading
• Fluent in German and English

Experience

• Experience in financial services
• Prior exposure to office launches or market entry
• An existing network in Munich's tech or quant community

Compensation and Perks (Value Adds)

• The opportunity to build something from scratch — you will shape Trexquant's European presence from day one
• Direct collaboration with senior leadership at a successful, established quantitative fund
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance‑based bonus, and relocation support where applicable
• Budget and autonomy to set up the Munich office the right way
• A team in the US that genuinely backs this initiative and will resource it properly

Location

Greater Munich Area. This is an on‑the‑ground role.