Quantitative Researcher (Crypto)
Location: London / UK‑Time zone (Fully Remote)
A specialized digital asset trading firm is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to support alpha research and systematic model development within a multi‑strategy digital asset environment. The team focuses on rigorous quantitative research, robust statistical modeling, and thoughtful construction of orthogonal trading strategies. Ideal candidates are early‑career, highly technical, and motivated by hands‑on model building, signal discovery, and collaborative research workflows.
This is a remote (UK‑time zone) role with meaningful ownership from day one. You will independently originate and refine alpha signals, contribute directly to portfolio construction, and work closely with the firm’s Head of Trading in a highly collaborative environment. As you grow, you’ll have the opportunity to take on increased responsibility, including the ability to launch your own trades and drive strategy development end‑to‑end.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Conduct quantitative research focused on alpha generation, signal development, and statistical modeling.
- Build, test, and refine systematic trading models using Python.
- Analyze multi‑asset market data to identify inefficiencies, anomalies, and predictive patterns.
- Support the creation and enhancement of research pipelines, backtesting frameworks, and model evaluation tools.
- Collaborate with senior researchers to iterate on strategy design, model parameters, and portfolio construction.
- Contribute ideas to an evolving set of orthogonal strategies designed to perform across diverse market conditions.
Requirements:
- 1–2+ years of quant research experience, or 1 year + strong internship experience, ideally within buyside trading or traditional finance research environments.
- Strong background in alpha research, signal generation, and statistical modeling.
- Python expertise is required (NumPy, pandas, etc.).
- STEM academic background (math, physics, engineering, CS, or related).
- Crypto trading exposure is a plus but not required—must understand high‑level concepts and be eager to learn.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary ($70,000 to $95,000) and a trading‑aligned performance bonus. Total compensation for strong performers typically ranges from $150,000 to $200,000+.
- Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and long‑term incentives.
- Significant opportunity to originate and refine your own alpha signals, contributing directly to portfolio build‑out and performance.