Senior Quantitative Researcher - Crypto MFT

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading proprietary trading fund located in Slough is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher for their Crypto Mid-Frequency Trading team. The role involves applying advanced mathematical models and developing alpha-generating strategies in the dynamic digital asset space, offering competitive remuneration and profit-sharing opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with profit-sharing opportunities

Access to cutting-edge trading systems

Dynamic and fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with Python.
• Extensive expertise in mathematics and statistics.
• Proven track record as a crypto mid-frequency quantitative trader.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement mid-frequency trading strategies for digital assets.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize latency and execution.
• Leverage data to refine strategies.

Skills

Python

Mathematics

Statistics

Statistical modelling

Signal generation

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31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Quantitative Researcher – Crypto, Mid-Frequency Trading (MFT)

Apply advanced mathematical models and statistical techniques to develop alpha-generating 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:

• 3+ 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 2+ Sharpe ratio.