Our Client is a financial firm focused on innovative investment strategies and cutting-edge quantitative approaches to trading in the digital asset space. They offer a suite of digital-asset investment products, with a flagship liquid quantitative crypto fund and complementary strategies spanning primary and multi-strategy mandates.
Job Title: Quantitative Trader
Job Summary
Our Client is seeking a skilled Quantitative Trader to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing quantitative trading strategies to maximize returns while managing risk in crypto markets. This role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, particularly digital assets, strong programming skills, and the ability to analyze complex datasets.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy Development: Design and implement quantitative trading models and strategies based on statistical and mathematical analysis, with a focus on crypto markets.
- Data Analysis: Analyze large datasets to identify market trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for alpha generation in digital assets.
- Risk Management: Monitor and manage portfolio risk, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory guidelines using institutional-grade risk management practices.
- Technology Integration: Collaborate with technology teams to optimize trading algorithms and infrastructure for low-latency execution.
- Research: Conduct in-depth research on crypto market dynamics, new digital financial instruments, and innovative trading techniques.
- Performance Monitoring: Continuously evaluate and refine trading strategies based on performance metrics and market conditions.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. A PhD is a plus.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quantitative trading or a related role within a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or investment bank, preferably with exposure to crypto markets.
- Proven track record of developing profitable trading strategies.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, C++, or Java.
- Experience with data analysis tools and platforms (e.g., MATLAB, SQL, or similar).
- Familiarity with machine learning techniques and their application to trading is highly desirable.
- Analytical Skills: Strong mathematical and statistical modeling skills, with expertise in time-series analysis and optimization.
- Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of financial markets, with specific knowledge of digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and trading mechanics in crypto markets.