Quantitative Researcher - Multi-Asset Derivatives

Overview

Join our global exchange team as a Quantitative Researcher and contribute to the development of a rapidly expanding trading platform featuring innovative multi-asset products that bridge traditional finance and digital markets. We seek driven individuals passionate about financial innovation, ownership mentality, and strong work ethics.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and verify pricing models for derivatives spanning equities, commodities, futures, perpetual swaps, and options.
• Track and evaluate real-time and historical portfolio risks including exposure levels, leverage, margin usage, concentration risks, and potential liquidations.
• Develop automated liquidation strategies and algorithms optimizing risk reduction while minimizing market impact during high volatility.
• Conduct scenario analyses and stress tests under diverse market conditions to assess resilience.
• Advise on risk factors for product onboarding, listings, and periodic reviews covering haircuts, margin requirements, liquidation criteria, index pricing methodologies, funding rates, and position limits.
• Investigate market microstructure influences on multi-asset derivatives and recalibrate risk models in response to changing market dynamics.
• Assist in the creation and upkeep of internal risk monitoring dashboards and analytical tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in quantitative research, risk management, trading, or closely related disciplines.
• Master’s or PhD degree in quantitative fields such as mathematics, physics, statistics, engineering, computer science, financial engineering, or quantitative finance.
• Proficiency in Python programming and managing SQL/noSQL databases and data architectures.
• Expert knowledge of derivatives pricing theories applicable to both conventional and digital asset classes.
• In-depth understanding of order book dynamics (L1-L3 data) and cross/portfolio margining techniques.
• Comprehensive grasp of equities, commodities, macro assets, and derivative products including futures and perpetuals.
• Preferred direct trading experience with solid insights into margin trading and liquidation processes.

Life at the Company

Experience a forward-thinking environment encouraging innovation and career growth alongside a talented and supportive team. We promote flexibility through remote working options and flexible hours, emphasize internal mobility for diverse career paths, and foster teamwork dedicated to our mission of making cryptocurrency accessible globally.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Generous paid time off including special leave for birthdays and anniversaries.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Access to company-sponsored health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Work flexibility with options for remote or hybrid schedules.
• Career development supported by internal mobility programs.

Company Background

Founded in 2016, our organization supports over 150 million users as one of the fastest growing global cryptocurrency platforms. Dedicated to security, privacy, and regulatory compliance, we aim to drive cryptocurrency adoption and empower future innovators to build a more equitable digital economy. We are committed to equal opportunity employment, valuing diversity and inclusion across our workforce.

Additional Information

Applicant personal data is strictly used for recruitment purposes. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We may employ AI-assisted tools for screening resumes; however, final decisions are made by human evaluators who consider these insights alongside other relevant factors. For inquiries about data processing, please reach out to our recruitment team.