Crypto Data Scientist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work flexibility

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Access to computing resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Crypto Data Scientist to join a leading quantitative trading firm in the cryptocurrency space. This remote-friendly role is based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, and focuses on analyzing large crypto datasets, building predictive models, and deriving insights for trading strategies.

The candidate should have a strong data science background, ML experience, and familiarity with blockchain data.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven Data Scientist with a portfolio of projects.
• Proficiency in Python and relevant data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proficiency in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Familiarity with cryptocurrency markets, trading platforms, and blockchain data is essential.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to explain complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process large datasets from exchanges and on-chain sources.
• Develop ML models for market prediction, sentiment analysis, and anomaly detection.
• Analyze market trends, volatility, and correlations.
• Build data pipelines and automated reporting systems for key metrics.
• Visualize data and present findings to trading and management teams.
• Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to identify data-driven opportunities.
• Research new data sources and analytical techniques relevant to crypto markets.
• Evaluate model performance and refine models over time.
• Stay updated on advancements in data science, AI, and blockchain tech.
• Contribute to development of proprietary trading algorithms.

Skills

Portfolio of projects

Python

SQL/NoSQL

Statistical modeling

Data visualization

Big data

Remote work ability

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Economics

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Matplotlib

Seaborn

Tableau

Spark

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading quantitative trading firm in the cryptocurrency space, is seeking a talented Crypto Data Scientist to join their innovative team. This role is based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA , and offers a remote work option, allowing you to contribute your analytical expertise from anywhere. You will be responsible for analyzing vast datasets of crypto market data, developing predictive models, and deriving actionable insights to inform trading strategies. This position requires a strong foundation in data science, machine learning, statistics, and a deep passion for the cryptocurrency markets. If you are adept at extracting value from complex data and have a keen interest in decentralized finance, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from cryptocurrency exchanges and on-chain data sources.


• Develop and implement machine learning models for market prediction, sentiment analysis, and anomaly detection.


• Conduct statistical analysis of market trends, volatility, and correlations.


• Build data pipelines and automated reporting systems to track key metrics.


• Visualize data and present findings to the trading and management teams.


• Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to identify data-driven investment opportunities.


• Research new data sources and analytical techniques relevant to crypto markets.


• Evaluate the performance of predictive models and refine them over time.


• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, AI, and blockchain technology.


• Contribute to the development of proprietary trading algorithms.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.


• Proven experience as a Data Scientist, with a strong portfolio of projects.


• Expertise in Python and relevant data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).


• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.


• Proficiency in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.


• Familiarity with cryptocurrency markets, trading platforms, and blockchain data is essential.


• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau).


• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining complex concepts clearly.


• Ability to work effectively in a remote, fast-paced environment.


• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark) is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Fully remote work flexibility, allowing work from home.


• Opportunity to work at the forefront of crypto quantitative finance.


• Access to significant computing resources and cutting-edge tools.


• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.


• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.


• Generous vacation and personal leave policy.


• Continuous learning opportunities and conference attendance support.