Quantitative Researcher – Crypto HFT

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading fund in Birmingham is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to develop and execute high-frequency trading strategies in the crypto space. The role involves collaborating with engineers and quants in a fast-paced environment, offering competitive salary and profit-sharing opportunities based on performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary with profit-sharing opportunities.

Dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Access to tier-1 infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience with Python.
• Extensive expertise in mathematics and statistics, focused on statistical modelling.
• Proven multi-year track record as a crypto high-frequency quantitative trader.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-frequency trading strategies for digital assets.
• Optimize latency and execution with infrastructure teams.
• Leverage data to refine strategies and stay ahead of market trends.

Skills

Python

Mathematics

Statistics

Signal Generation

Job description

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Quantitative Researcher – Crypto HFT, Birmingham

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Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Quantitative Researcher – Crypto HFT

Apply advanced mathematical models and statistical techniques to develop alpha-generating strategies in crypto. A world-leading proprietary trading fund is seeking Quantitative Researchers to develop and execute high-frequency trading strategies in the digital asset space. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and quants to deploy real-time, scalable trading solutions and have the autonomy to implement your own trading strategies.

What you’ll do:

• Design and implement high-frequency trading strategies for digital assets.
• Work closely with infrastructure teams to optimize latency and execution.
• Leverage data to continuously refine strategies and stay ahead of market trends.

What’s in it for you?

• Be immersed in cutting-edge high-frequency trading systems and strategies for the crypto space.
• Competitive salary with profit-sharing opportunities based on performance.
• A dynamic and fast-paced environment with tier-1 infrastructure access.

Key Skills & Knowledge:

• 4+ years’ experience with Python.
• Extensive expertise in mathematics and statistics, with a focus on statistical modelling and signal generation.
• Experience as a crypto high-frequency quantitative trader, proven multi-year track record of consistent PnL, and a 2+ Sharpe ratio.

Reach out at [emailprotected] to discuss the opportunity further, or please apply now.