Quant Data Analyst

psd group; Poole; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company is seeking a Quant Data Analyst to provide market-relevant content on cryptoasset investments. This role involves research and analysis to contribute to widely-read publications. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in programming and quantitative data analysis is essential. Knowledge of crypto assets is a major plus. Remote work is possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum undergraduate degree in economics, finance, computer science, data science, or related fields.
• At least 2 years of experience in crypto, asset management, or related areas.
• Proficiency in English and a foreign language (preferably German or Italian).

Responsibilities

• Research crypto asset markets via quantitative data analyses.
• Contribute analyses and insights to publications.
• Assist and report to the Head of Research.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

Knowledge of cryptoassets

Programming skills (R preferred)

Intermediate MS Office skills

Fluency in English

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant field

Tools

Bloomberg terminal

APIs

Job description

Job Title: Quant Data Analyst

Location: London, UK / Frankfurt, Germany / UK or Continental Europe remote possible

Contract Type: Full-time employment

An opportunity to join a fast-growing issuance platform in the exchange traded product (ETP) space, run by successful entrepreneurs within the finance world. The current team launched the world’s first centrally cleared exchange traded product backed by Bitcoin on Deutsche Börse XETRA in June 2020 and has since launched additional products like the world’s first basket ETP on an MSCI index. The company is among the biggest specialised asset managers in the world, focusing purely on cryptoassets and crypto-equities.

About the Company:

They are setting the gold standard in institutional-grade exchange traded products that provide access to the digital asset and blockchain ecosystem. They launched the world’s first centrally cleared Bitcoin exchange traded product on Deutsche Börse XETRA, the largest ETF trading venue in Europe, and have been at the forefront of digital asset management innovation. They are currently one of the biggest crypto asset managers worldwide, managing around 2.0 billion USD in cryptoassets and crypto-related equities in Europe. The company manages around 12 billion USD in client assets globally.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Overview: An opportunity to join one of the most renowned companies in the global cryptoasset ETP business.

The Data Analyst will be at the forefront of the company and cryptoasset markets by providing market-relevant content for investors, newsletter readers, and the wider public on social media.

The reports published by the Bitwise research team are read by thousands of investors weekly, and you will contribute analyses and insights to these publications. The research covers a wide range of formats, from weekly reports to special topics on crypto-related issues.

The Data Analyst will research cryptoasset markets via quantitative data analyses. Prior knowledge of programming and data science is essential.

You will assist and report to the Head of Research, taking ownership of professional quantitative analyses to be shared publicly.

Role Requirements:

• Minimum undergraduate degree in economics, finance, computer science, data science, or related fields
• At least 2 years of experience in crypto, asset management, or related areas
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Intermediate programming skills (R preferred)
• Experience with Bloomberg terminal and APIs
• Proficiency in English and a foreign language (preferably German or Italian)

Major Plus:

• Knowledge of major cryptoassets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Solana
• Proficiency in German or Italian