Crypto Quant (trading background), Crypto platform

AP Executive; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global recruitment firm seeks a Quantitative Crypto Analyst to develop advanced crypto models for a new media platform. This role requires a strong technical background in cryptocurrency markets and significant coding skills. Responsibilities include designing quantitative models, collaborating on trading strategies, and ensuring robust data analysis. Ideal candidates will have a PhD and experience or strong personal interest in the crypto sector. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic track record with post-graduate qualifications.
• Professional experience in the crypto sector preferred, or personal research.
• Strong coding and modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced crypto quantitative models.
• Oversee development of analytics platforms and ensure data efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on data-driven trading strategies.
• Ensure robust model validation and stress testing for strategies.
• Work with IT to optimize infrastructure and enhance data access.
• Stay updated with latest in quantitative finance and AI.
• Communicate quantitative concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Promote a data-driven culture using big data analytics and AI.

Skills

Coding skills (Python, R, C++, MATLAB, SQL)

Understanding of cryptocurrency markets

Quantitative analysis

Data interpretation

SQL

Data analysis

Quantitative modeling

Communication

Education

PhD or significant post-graduate qualifications

Tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

Overview

AP Executive are supporting a global business to hire a Quantitative Crypto Analyst with a trading background to join part of a new media platform catering to institutional and retail investors. As theQuantitativeCryptoAnalyst, you will be responsible fordevelopingthe crypto quantitativemodels andtoolswhich will be used by the wider team. You will collaborate closely withthe research analyst, editors andHead of Digital Marketing. This role requires a strong technical backgroundand a deep understanding ofcryptocurrencymarkets and trading.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advancedcryptoquantitative models
• Oversee the development and enhancement of analytics platforms, ensuring robust data pipelines and computational efficiency.
• Collaborate witheditors and research analystto identify opportunities for data-driven trading strategies and provide quantitative insights.
• Ensure high-quality model validation,backtesting, and stress testing for trading strategies and risk management applications.
• Work closely with IT and technology teams to optimize infrastructure, enhance data accessibility, and integrate cutting-edge technologies.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in quantitative finance, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, applying relevant methodologies to trading operations.
• Communicate complex quantitative concepts and model results to senior management, traders, and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Promote a data-driven culture within the organization, leveraging big data analytics, cloud computing, and AI-based solutions.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position you will have an excellent academic track record with significant post-graduate qualifications, ideally a PhD. You will ideally have professional experience in the crypto sector, or at the very least have a detailed personal interest and conducted your own research. You will have strong coding / modelling skills (Python, R, C++, MATLAB, SQL.) and possess the ability to interpret complex data sets and communicate them to non-technical colleagues.