Quantitative Researcher

A small boutique crypto firm with a lean team is seeking a highly analytical and technically gifted Quantitative Researcher or Quantitative Trader to join a high-frequency trading team in the digital asset space. In this role, you'll develop and manage high-performance, robust-to-market-conditions trading strategies, closely monitor algorithmic execution to ensure instruments traded at their best prices after cost, handle multi-dimensional data of high frequency with in-depth knowledge of market microstructure behaviors. You'll collaborate closely with other researchers and engineers to push the boundaries of what's possible in highly competitive electronic markets.

The ideal candidate is a curious, rigorous thinker with a strong technical foundation and a bias toward empirical validation. You enjoy working with data, building systems to understand it, and using that understanding to drive performance.

Core Qualifications:

• Top degree in Quantitative related fields.
• Exceptional background in mathematics and logical reasoning.
• Understanding on traditional and emerging financial markets, comprehensive understanding of risk management.
• Good proficiency in data analysis with various statistical tools and programming languages (Python preferred) and some experience in C++ is a plus.
• Must speak Mandarin.
• HFT Market Making or Market Taking Strategies. Agnostic to the asset class (can come from TradeFi: equities, futures, etc., and crypto).
• Has the right mindset and some background in AI/ML driven strategies and/or traditional CTA framework.
• Must be okay working from their Singapore, Shanghai, or Hong Kong offices and/or be willing to relocate there.

World-Class Environment - Join a high-talent, low-ego team with experience across elite trading firms, Olympiads, and academic research.

Company Culture & Team Fit:

We're a close-knit team that values:

• High ownership and initiative
• Curiosity, intellectual honesty, and rapid learning
• Clear, direct communication
• Working together toward shared goals — no ego, no politics

We hire people who love building, solving, and improving — and who want to learn from and contribute to a team of exceptional peers.

Compensation:

• Very competitive compensation, with strong upside based on contribution and performance.
• Base + Discretionary (Depending on the profile and your level of expertise).
• Sign-on bonus.
• Base +Guarantee + Bonus.

If you would be interested in hearing more about the position, then please do feel free to get in touch and I can give further details.

[Confidential Information]

The base pay for this role will be between $250,000 and $350,000. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans. Discretionary bonus and/or guaranteed package can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience