Senior Quantitative Researcher

Swissblock; Baar; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus

25 days of annual leave

Progressive social benefits

Engaging company events

Zusammenfassung

A pioneering investment firm is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to contribute to the Systematic Crypto Group. The role involves analyzing crypto ecosystems, implementing algorithmic trading strategies, and conducting data-driven research. The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in a quantitative field and has proficiency in Python. The position offers flexibility to work remotely in Switzerland, competitive compensation, and progressive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Passion for traditional and crypto markets.
• Ability to conduct data-driven research.
• Ability to conduct data-driven research focused on real-world problems.
• Dedication to continuous learning and making an impact; willingness to question the status quo.
• Ability to effectively summarise and clearly communicate research results.
• Prior exposure to quantitative research (preferably in digital assets).
• Proficiency in Python and experience in using statistical packages.

Aufgaben

• Analyse the crypto ecosystems for price and risk formation.
• Implement, backtest, and deploy algorithmic trading strategies.
• Monitor live strategy performance and integrate insights.
• Implement, backtest, and deploy algorithmic trading strategies within a live trading environment.
• Monitor live strategy performance and integrate insights into the research loop.
• Participate in the development of our research agenda based on research findings and ideas.

Kenntnisse

Advanced analytical skills

Understanding of market dynamics

Python proficiency

Data-driven research

Communication of results

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in a highly quantitative field

Tools

Statistical packages

Jobbeschreibung

Swissblock Technologies is a private investment firm dedicated to pioneering cryptocurrency integration with cross-asset investing. Applying a quantitative view to financial markets, we manage systematic multi-strategy portfolios of digital and traditional assets.

Our Systematic Crypto Group transforms market insights into robust algorithmic investment strategies, trading fully automated on our prop trading infrastructure. We are dedicated to a collaborative, non-siloed environment with shared incentives, where each member can directly shape the team’s and company's future.

This role can based from anywhere in Switzerland.

Responsibilities and Objectives

Quantitative Researchers in our Systematic Crypto Group have the opportunity to drive the research process from ideation to final implementation, ultimately specialising according to individual strengths and preferences. This will involve:

• Analyse the crypto ecosystems to uncover the fundamental dynamics that drive price and risk formation.
• Utilise advanced statistical techniques on both traditional and crypto‑specific data sets.
• Conceptualised and enhanced monetisation systems for trading signals and other market anomalies.
• Implement, backtest, and deploy algorithmic trading strategies within a live trading environment.
• Monitor live strategy performance and integrate insights into the research loop.
• Participate in the development of our research agenda based on research findings and ideas.

Skills and Talents

• Advanced degree in a highly quantitative field.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail; ability to maintain a pragmatic mindset.
• Passion for traditional and crypto markets; driven to model the underlying market dynamics.
• Ability to conduct data-driven research focused on solving real-world problems.
• Dedication to continuous learning and making an impact; willingness to question the status quo.
• Ability to effectively summarise and clearly communicate research results.
• Prior exposure to quantitative research (preferably in digital assets).
• Proficiency in Python and experience in using statistical packages.

Culture

Swissblock Technologies offers an exciting and diverse environment with flat hierarchies and excellent peers. We are a profitable company with a culture based on responsibility and merit. Empowerment of each individual team member is a key value reflected in our career dynamics, which continuously grow with the business.

In addition to a modern office in Baar, Switzerland – flexibility to work remotely within Switzerland – we propose a competitive compensation package, an annual bonus, 25 days of annual leave, progressive social benefits, and engaging company events.