Head of Quantitative Research (Crypto)

Cicada Capital; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Trading capital availability

Full infrastructure with dedicated eng

Job summary

Cicada Capital is building its in-house trading desk for CEX and DEX markets. We seek an experienced quant researcher who can independently research, code, test, and deploy trading strategies with solid backtests or live results.

You should bring strong Python and C++ skills, at least 1 year in a quant fund or prop trader, and a track record of turning ideas into profitable strategies. Remote, hybrid or office work formats are welcome.

Qualifications

• Must-have: at least one actionable trading strategy or idea backed by solid backtests or live trading results.
• 1+ years of experience in a quant fund or proprietary trading firm.
• Ability to independently research, code, test, and deploy strategies.
• Strong Python & C++ skills.

Responsibilities

• Build his trading desk in-house for CEX and/or DEX markets.
• Research, code, test and deploy trading strategies independently.
• Turn opportunities into real PnL with strong execution and risk controls.
• Collaborate with engineering to scale and optimize infrastructure.

Skills

Python

C++

Trading strategy development

Backtesting

Independent research

Tools

Backtesting tools

Job description

Cicada Capital is a diversified group of companies active across crypto markets, including algorithmic trading, market making, OTC operations, and liquidity solutions.

Established in 2021, the organization is built on solid quantitative research and extensive industry experience, pursuing investment opportunities in leading financial markets worldwide.

Position: Lead Quant Researchers (CEX / DEX)

Remote, Hybrid or Office work format possible

We're looking for experienced, hands-on quants with concrete trading ideas for CEX and/or DEX markets who can build his trading desk in-house.

Must-have:

• - At least one actionable trading strategy or idea backed by solid backtests or live trading results
• - 1+ years of experience in a quant fund or proprietary trading firm
• - Ability to independently research, code, test, and deploy strategies
• - Strong Python & C++ skills

We want people who know where the opportunities are and how to turn them into real PnL.

• We offer: Highly competitive base salary, substantial performance bonuses, trading capital, full infrastructure, dedicated engineering resources, and freedom to build and scale your strategies.