Quantitative Researcher – Mid Frequency Crypto

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

Job summary

A world-leading proprietary trading fund seeks a Quantitative Researcher to develop and execute mid-frequency trading strategies in the crypto sector. The role involves collaborating with engineers and quants, optimizing trading solutions, and requires expertise in Python and statistical modeling. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, performance-based profit-sharing, and work in a dynamic environment with top-tier infrastructure.

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, with a particular focus on statistical modelling and signal generation.
• Proven multi-year track record of consistent PnL within a systematic statistical arbitrage context and a 3+ Sharpe ratio.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement mid-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.

Skills

Python

Statistical modelling

Signal generation

Mathematics

Statistical arbitrage

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06.06.2025

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Quantitative Researcher – Mid Freq Crypto

Apply advanced mathematical models and statistical techniques to develop alpha-generating MFT strategies in crypto. Our client, a world-leading proprietary trading fund is seeking Senior Quantitative Traders to develop and execute mid-frequency trading strategies in the digital asset space. If you have experience in market microstructure, statistical arbitrage and are eager to dive into real-time trading, this role is for you. 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 mid-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 mid-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 mid-frequency quantitative trader, proven multi-year track record of consistent PnL within a systematic statistical arbitrage context and a 3+ Sharpe ratio.