Quantitative Researcher

About

We are at the cutting edge of quantitative trading, leveraging rigorous research and advanced automation to thrive in both conventional and crypto markets. They empower top-tier institutional and retail clients with innovative algorithmic strategies, deep market insight, and scalable infrastructure built in-house. Our culture balances the discipline of high‑frequency trading with the entrepreneurial agility of a DeFi start-up.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop predictive market‑making and directional execution models
  • Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to extract short‑term signals (ms–minutes horizon)
  • Lead research initiatives: back‑testing, signal refinement, parameter optimization for diverse products (spot, derivatives, ETPs)
  • Analyse high-frequency market data to uncover microstructure patterns and alpha-generating opportunities
  • Simulate and model market interactions across liquid and illiquid instruments
  • Build and maintain research tools and infrastructure using Python (and C++ where required)


Qualifications/Experience:

Essential

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline
  • Proficient in Python with strong statistical and probabilistic modelling skills
  • Hands-on experience or theoretical knowledge in market structure and trading dynamics
  • Market-Making QuantTrack: Experience building market‑making/HFT/MFT strategies, signal design, live parameter tuning
  • Quant-Research Track: Background in developing ML models, automated pipeline infrastructure, version control, and training diagnostics


Nice-to-Have

  • Competitive programming/math competition experience (e.g. Kaggle, Topcoder)
  • C++ proficiency
  • Exposure to both CeFi and DeFi markets—bonus but not required


What's on offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Large allocation of tokens/equity in a high growth start-up
  • Hybrid working
  • Opportunity to work on a stealth project for a VC backed start-up


If this sounds like it's of interest, please get in touch!

Post Date
2025-06-17
Job Type
REMOTE
Employment type
Full-time
Category
Finance, Research
Level
Mid-Senior
Country
United Kingdom
Industry
Financial Services ,
Blockchain 121*******