Crypto Quant Analyst – Hybrid, Cutting-Edge Crypto Trading

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance bonus

Health benefits

Professional development

Retirement plan

Collaborative environment in Nelspruit

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Crypto Quant Analyst to join a quantitative trading team in Nelspruit. You will develop, backtest, and deploy crypto trading strategies, perform advanced market analysis, and build models to forecast prices and manage risk.

The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative background, proficiency in Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy) or R, and experience with econometrics and time-series analysis. Hybrid work flexibility is offered.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, or related role within financial markets.
• Strong understanding of cryptocurrency markets, blockchain technology, and financial instruments.
• Proficiency in Python with libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, SciPy and/or R.
• Experience with statistical modeling, time series analysis, machine learning, and econometrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, backtest, and deploy quantitative trading strategies for cryptocurrency markets.
• Conduct in-depth statistical analysis of market data, identifying trends and anomalies.
• Build and maintain financial models to forecast asset prices and assess risk.
• Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to refine trading strategies.
• Research and analyze new data sources relevant to crypto trading.
• Monitor portfolio performance and implement risk management strategies.
• Write clean, well-documented code in Python, R, or similar languages.
• Stay updated on market developments and regulatory changes.

Skills

Python

Statistical analysis

Time-series analysis

Econometrics

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in quantitative field

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

SQL

R

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Crypto Quant Analyst to join a quantitative trading team in Nelspruit. You will develop, backtest, and deploy crypto trading strategies, perform advanced market analysis, and build models to forecast prices and manage risk.

The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative background, proficiency in Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy) or R, and experience with econometrics and time-series analysis. Hybrid work flexibility is offered.