
Quantitative Research
Alpha research, ML and statistical signal development, mid- and high-frequency strategies.
Portfolio Management
Systematic, semi-systematic and quantamental PMs across asset classes.
Trading
Options market making, volatility, FX, commodities and rates.
Technology
Engineers, Developers & Data specialists right across the trading spectrum.

Geographical Coverage
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London
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Paris
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Amsterdam
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Dublin
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New York
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Chicago
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Dubai
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Singapore
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Hong Kong
Founded in 2024 by Tom O'Cuinneagáin, a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience in the industry, our firm specialises 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.

79%+
Introductions : Interview
8
Financial Hubs Covered
10+ Years
Recruiting in Systematic Trading

Why Qenexus
Fewer clients.
Better outcomes.
A deliberately limited client base.
We work with a small number of funds at any one time, so we are never representing the same candidate to ten competing firms. When we approach someone on your behalf, the conversation is exclusive and credible.
Quality over volume.
In the past 12 months, 79% of the candidates we introduced to our most active client were taken to interview. We send tailored introductions, not CV floods.
Genuine market knowledge.
Over a decade recruiting exclusively in the systematic space. We track desk moves, team buildouts and talent displacement events across the industry, which means we often know where the right people are before a mandate opens.
Discretion as standard.
Every search and every approach is handled with complete confidentiality, for clients and candidates alike.
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