Senior Quantitative Researcher - Digital Assets

Preferred Location: Bratislava (Slovakia). Company is open to 1-2 weeks onsite per month.

I'm looking for a Senior Quantitative Researcher interested in joining a leading high-frequency cryptocurrency market maker based in Bratislava. While relocation would be the company's preference, they're flexible about having people onsite 1-2 weeks per month. The central European location makes it easily accessible from neighbouring cities such as Vienna, Budapest, or Prague.

About the company: My client is a leading high-frequency cryptocurrency market maker. They use advanced algorithms to trade digital assets globally, providing liquidity across multiple exchanges and trading venues. The company positions itself as a quantitative trading firm that operates at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and financial markets, focusing exclusively on cryptocurrency assets.

About the position: They’re seeking Quantitative Researchers with HFT experience who are interested in joining the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency trading. In this role, you will leverage advanced data analytics, mathematical modelling, and strategic thinking to derive actionable insights and refine trading algorithms. Your work will have a direct impact on profitability and help shape the future of crypto trading.

What you’ll do:

• Expand on the existing pool of research ideas and create your own. These can include modest improvements or entirely new strategies. Drawing from your experience, you will lead the research direction.
• Collaborate with a team of researchers to explore data from cryptocurrency exchanges, identifying patterns and formulating hypotheses for new trading strategies.
• Develop and test models using Python, leveraging statistical analysis and probabilistic thinking.
• Work in pairs or independently on various research topics, engaging in daily discussions to challenge and refine ideas.
• Monitor and analyse the performance of trading algorithms, visualising data and identifying areas for improvement.
• Communicate findings and proposed strategies to relevant teams, contributing to the enhancement of the trading platform.

Must have the following:

• 3+ years of quant experience in HFT or MFT.
• Deep understanding of probability and statistics, data modelling skills, scientific thinking.
• Coding skills, particularly in Python, to implement and test research models using tools like Jupyter Notebooks.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate ideas and engage in productive discussions within the team.
• Humility and a collaborative mindset, willing to challenge and be challenged to refine ideas.

Compensation (Salary, Bonus, Equity & Fund Investment):

• Salary + bonuses: Your total estimated annual compensation package includes a fixed salary and performance bonuses paid twice a year.
• Bonuses: They pay performance bonuses every 6 months. As an experienced quant, you can typically look forward to a 15% profit share which can result in a 1.5M bonus.
• Equity: You can opt to allocate a portion of your monthly salary toward equity in the company.
• Fund investment: As a member of the team, you have an opportunity to invest in their flagship multi-strategy fund that has annualised over 50% net returns since its inception.