Graduate Quant Researcher – Crypto Markets (On-Site Zug)

Greenhouse Software, Inc.; Zug; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC is seeking a Graduate Quantitative Researcher to work with experienced researchers and developers on data-driven trading ideas in a fast-paced environment. You will learn how ideas are researched, tested, and deployed, contributing to live strategy development from early in your career.

This on-site role based in Zug, Switzerland, offers exposure to cryptocurrency markets, DeFi protocols, and traditional markets, with collaboration across researchers, developers, and engineers to turn

Qualifications

• Final-year student or recent graduate in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn quickly.
• Programming experience, ideally in Python. Familiarity with C++ is a plus.
• A genuine interest in financial markets, trading, crypto, or DeFi.
• Comfortable working with data and applying quantitative methods to real-world problems.
• Curious, collaborative, and eager to take ownership in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and test data-driven trading ideas.
• Analyse large and complex datasets from cryptocurrency exchanges, DeFi protocols, and financial markets.
• Build, test, and improve models, signals, and algorithms that support trading strategies.
• Work with IMC’s cutting-edge data, software, and high-performance computing infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with researchers, developers, and engineers to turn research into production-ready strategies.
• Learn how to evaluate trading opportunities with a focus on performance, scalability, robustness, and risk.

Skills

Python programming

Data analysis

Analytical skills

C++ familiarity

Finance interest

Education

Quantitative field degree

Job description

IMC is seeking a Graduate Quantitative Researcher to work with experienced researchers and developers on data-driven trading ideas in a fast-paced environment. You will learn how ideas are researched, tested, and deployed, contributing to live strategy development from early in your career.

This on-site role based in Zug, Switzerland, offers exposure to cryptocurrency markets, DeFi protocols, and traditional markets, with collaboration across researchers, developers, and engineers to turn