Quantitative Researcher Jobs in Web3

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X4 Alpha

New York, NY, United States

X4 Alpha

New York, NY, United States

$85k - $87k

Drift Labs

New York, NY, United States

$45k - $90k

Radley James

New York, NY, United States

$72k - $90k

Algo Capital Group

New York, NY, United States

$150k - $200k

X4 Technology

New York, NY, United States

GSR

London, United Kingdom

Anonym

Palo Alto, CA, United States

Drift Protocol

Remote

$45k - $100k

OKX

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

$25k - $60k

Wintermute

London, United Kingdom

Crypto.com

United States

$45k - $75k

XBTO

Miami, FL, United States

$91k - $96k

Mirana

Singapore, Singapore

$40k - $56k

VegaX Holdings

New York, NY, United States

$0k

X4 Alpha
United States New York US
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Recognized as the Citadel/HRT of the DeFi trading space, this well-funded DeFi trading firm is on the lookout for a lead quantitative researcher to leverage their state-of-the-art DeFi business. You will work hand-in-hand with a senior Quant – ex manager from a prestigious Chicago HFT – to develop alphas on the CeFi space. This desk will initially focus on market making and market taking strategies in CeFi to then mature into longer-term alphas (statarb). You will also have the opportunity to enhance their current DeFi strategies.


They will offer a competitive guaranteed as well as equity shares.


The role is 100% remote.


They are looking for Quants with expertise in market-microstructure based alphas – no prior experience in crypto is required.


Skills Required:

  • Advanced training in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science or another highly quantitative field (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD degree)
  • Expertise in Market Microstructure based alpha whether it is latency driven strategies or not
  • Must have strong programming skills specifically C++ and other languages such as Python, SQL, Matlab, Java, R.

If that sounds like something you would be interested in hearing more about or would like to speak about other Finance or Quant positions then please do get in touch with Geovanny from X4 at [email protected]

What does a Quantitative Researcher do?

A Quantitative Researcher is a professional who conducts research in the field of finance, economics, or related fields using quantitative methods such as statistical analysis and mathematical modeling

They typically work in the financial industry, including investment banks, hedge funds, and asset management firms

The job of a Quantitative Researcher can vary depending on the employer and industry, but generally, they use quantitative techniques to analyze financial data and develop models that can be used to make investment decisions

A Quantitative Researcher in Web3 is a professional who conducts research using quantitative methods in the context of decentralized finance (DeFi) and other Web3 applications

They work to understand the behavior of decentralized systems and develop models that can be used to optimize investment strategies

Some specific tasks that a Quantitative Researcher may be responsible for include:

  1. Developing models for decentralized finance: Quantitative Researchers in Web3 may develop mathematical models and algorithms that can be used to analyze decentralized financial systems, such as decentralized exchanges (DEXs), lending protocols, and prediction markets. These models may be used to assess risk, predict market behavior, and optimize investment strategies.
  2. Conducting on-chain data analysis: Quantitative Researchers in Web3 analyze on-chain data from decentralized platforms to understand user behavior and network activity. They may use statistical techniques such as regression analysis and machine learning to analyze this data and identify patterns that can be used to inform investment strategies.
  3. Writing research reports: Quantitative Researchers in Web3 write reports summarizing their research findings and recommendations for investment strategies. These reports may be used by traders, portfolio managers, and other decision-makers within the organization.
  4. Collaborating with other teams: Quantitative Researchers in Web3 may work closely with other teams within the organization, such as developers, quants, and traders, to develop and implement investment strategies that leverage their research insights.