Kronos Research is hiring a

Web3 Alpha Researcher

Job Description

The individual in this role will be a part of a new Alpha Research team which is focused on generating quantitative predictive signals across a variety of markets and asset classes (spot, futures, options; traditional markets and cryptocurrencies). The ideal candidate has experience in the quantitative signal generation process for high-frequency trading from idea validation to production implementation. This opportunity will provide the right candidate an opportunity to have a large impact on the direction and productivity of a newly formed effort within a successful proprietary trading firm.

As an Alpha Researcher at Kronos Research, you play a key role in our business. Your research can be deployed quickly across many trading strategies and exchanges.

Responsibilities

1. Develop predictive features that are inputs into our trading strategies
2. Contribute to all aspects of the quantitative research process, including data validation and cleaning, feature generation, and backtesting
3. Prototype and implement signals in our C++ infrastructure
4. Conduct post-trade analysis to measure and improve the performance of your signals
5. Work closely with traders to interpret how signals are used
6. Evaluate financial data vendors; evaluate and work with new data sources and analytics packages in developing investment strategies
7. Provide guidance for how trading strategies should be expanded and improved

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
2. Minimum 3 years’ experience in HFT (High Frequency Trading)
3. Experience in or ability to quickly learn C++
4. Prior experience in a quantitative role within a trading environment
5. Able to demonstrate creativity and communication abilities -- we take pride in a research-based environment

Preferred Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in Statistics or equivalent experience
2. Outstanding academic marks and a demonstrated history of excellence
3. Familiarity with C++ programming
4. Previous crypto trading experience

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