Crypto Options Quantitative Researcher
About the Firm:
We're working with a well-capitalized, technology-driven digital asset manager with deep institutional backing across Asia and the U.S. Founded in 2015, the firm has been a pioneer in blockchain-based capital markets and has built a strong presence in crypto options trading across centralized exchanges. With a proven track record of supporting some of the most prominent crypto companies globally, the firm is now expanding its systematic options trading capabilities by adding additional headcount to work alongside highly experienced PM's.
About the Role:
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team within a major crypto trading and investing platform. You'll work directly with a Senior Portfolio Manager (10+ years of experience in positional and HFT options trading at a top-tier market maker) to build and optimize mid- to low-frequency systematic crypto options strategies. This role can sit in NYC, Singapore, HK, or remote globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the full research pipeline: data collection, feature engineering, model development, backtesting, and deployment
- Develop and refine systematic trading logic using custom backtesting frameworks
- Collaborate with developers on execution improvements and strategy deployment
- Monitor live trading and build visualization tools to enhance performance and idea generation
- Stay current on market events and contribute to discretionary frameworks when needed
- Take full ownership of PnL outcomes and strategy performance
Ideal Candidate:
- 1-5 years of experience in quantitative research or options trading
- Strong preference for candidates with systematic crypto options trading experience
- Background in systematic positional options trading at a hedge fund or proprietary trading firm
- HFT options experience and C++ skills are a plus
- Python proficiency is essential
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