Quantitative Researcher – Crypto HFT

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading proprietary trading fund seeks a Quantitative Researcher in Crypto HFT. This role involves designing high-frequency trading strategies and optimizing execution by leveraging advanced mathematical models and statistical techniques. Applicants should have substantial Python experience, a strong background in quantitative trading, and a proven track record in the crypto space.

Benefits

Competitive salary with profit-sharing opportunities

Access to cutting-edge trading systems

Dynamic and fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience with Python.
• Extensive expertise in mathematics and statistics.
• Experience as a crypto high-frequency quantitative trader with proven track record.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

Mathematics

Statistics

Statistical modelling

Signal generation

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Quantitative Researcher – Crypto HFT, preston, lancashire

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preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

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06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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 particular 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.