Quantitative Researcher: Crypto & HFT Alpha Signals

Dubizzle Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A quantitative investment firm in Greater London seeks an experienced Quantitative Researcher to design and analyze trading strategies, primarily focusing on alpha research in high-frequency trading. Candidates should be proficient in Java and Python with a strong interest in crypto. The role includes responsibilities for monitoring and enhancing existing strategies, contributing to research libraries, and participating in an innovative team environment. Competitive bonuses and health benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive bonus scheme

Bupa health & dental

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced pension

Generous annual leave

Enhanced parental leave

Special leave allowances

Charity giving options

Regular team events

Team lunches and dinners

Friday drinks

Team sport activities

Qualifications

• Experience in alpha research primarily in high-frequency trading.
• Proficient in Java for trading strategy implementation.
• Strong interest in crypto and quantitative research.

Responsibilities

• Research alpha signals with predictive power over the 0-30 second horizon.
• Contribute to alpha research libraries and backtesting.
• Monitor existing trading strategies for impactful improvements.
• Enhance processes for portfolio monitoring and PnL attribution.

Skills

Alpha research experience in HFT

Proficiency in Java

Hands-on experience with Python for time-series data

Strong market-oriented mindset

Interest in Crypto and high-frequency trading

Participation in Hackathons or relevant awards

Job description

A quantitative investment firm in Greater London seeks an experienced Quantitative Researcher to design and analyze trading strategies, primarily focusing on alpha research in high-frequency trading. Candidates should be proficient in Java and Python with a strong interest in crypto. The role includes responsibilities for monitoring and enhancing existing strategies, contributing to research libraries, and participating in an innovative team environment. Competitive bonuses and health benefits are offered.