The Company

A globally recognized technology-driven investment firm at the forefront of digital asset trading, market-making, and blockchain-powered financial infrastructure. By seamlessly bridging centralized and decentralized markets through institutional-grade liquidity networks and advanced quantitative capabilities, they deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that shape the future of crypto finance.

They are seeking an exceptional Investment Researcher with deep expertise in quantitative strategies, fund due diligence, and digital asset markets. This is a high-impact role for a rigorous thinker who thrives at the intersection of finance, technology, and cryptocurrency.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Research & Due Diligence

• Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative due diligence on prospective crypto-focused quantitative funds
• Assess strategy robustness, performance track records, risk frameworks, and team capabilities
• Design and enhance systematic frameworks for token selection, portfolio construction, and risk management
• Continuously monitor existing investments and provide actionable insights on performance, market regimes, and emerging risks

Quantitative Analysis & Strategy Research

• Analyze crypto market microstructure, liquidity dynamics, and execution efficiency
• Research, validate, and improve quantitative trading approaches (statistical arbitrage, market-making, trend-following, ML-driven alpha, etc.)
• Develop proprietary models for risk-adjusted performance evaluation, portfolio optimization, and predictive analytics
• Stay ahead of regulatory developments, on-chain trends, and technological breakthroughs in the digital asset space

Portfolio Construction & Risk Oversight

• Contribute to building and rebalancing a diversified portfolio of best-in-class crypto quantitative strategies
• Monitor leverage, correlations, drawdowns, and tail-risk exposures across underlying managers
• Partner closely with risk, operations, and compliance teams to maintain institutional standards

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines
• Proven quantitative research experience at a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or leading crypto-native organization
• Hands-on experience evaluating or implementing quantitative crypto trading strategies strongly preferred
• Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken) to work with regional offices

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or similar for modeling and data analysis
• Strong command of statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, and financial time-series analysis
• Solid understanding of crypto exchange mechanics, on-chain data, and algorithmic trading infrastructure

Mindset & Soft Skills

• Exceptional analytical rigor and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to distill complex quantitative insights into clear, concise recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below with your resume in word format. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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