Crypto Quant Researcher
Quantitative Researcher - Crypto Options (HFT/MFT) | Trading Firm | London
Overview
We are working with a leading proprietary trading firm seeking a Quantitative Researcher to join its crypto derivatives trading team, with a specific focus on options strategies across high‑frequency and medium‑frequency horizons.
The firm operates a fully systematic trading platform and is expanding its capabilities across volatility trading and options in digital asset markets. This role offers the opportunity to combine deep quantitative research with production trading, within a fast‑paced, technology‑driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimise systematic trading strategies in crypto options markets
- Conduct quantitative research into volatility dynamics, pricing inefficiencies, and liquidity patterns
- Build predictive models across volatility surfaces, Greeks, funding dynamics, and order‑flow signals
- Develop and maintain research infrastructure, including backtesting and simulation frameworks
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to deploy strategies into low‑latency production systems
- Monitor and refine live strategies based on real‑time performance data
Requirements
- Experience in quantitative research within trading, hedge fund, or prop environments
- Strong understanding of derivatives and options pricing frameworks
- Experience working with volatility modelling and options microstructure
- Proficiency in Python (C++ or similar beneficial)
- Experience with high‑frequency or execution‑aware strategies
- Strong statistical and quantitative modelling skills
- Ability to take ownership of the full strategy lifecycle
Preferred Experience
- Prior exposure to crypto derivatives markets
- Experience in options market making or volatility trading
- Understanding of order‑book dynamics and execution modelling
- Background in systematic trading or electronic trading environments
Why Apply
- Work within a high‑growth crypto derivatives trading team
- Access to best‑in‑class infrastructure and execution capabilities
- Direct impact on live trading performance and PnL
- Fully remote setup within a globally distributed team
- Opportunity to scale strategies in a high‑volume, fast‑moving market
If you are interested in learning more, please apply directly or contact
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