We are looking for a Quantitative Researcher with experience developing mid-frequency (MFT) or short-term systematic strategies across traditional financial markets (e.g. equities, futures, FX) or digital asset markets.
You will utilise a sophisticated research and execution platform to develop, test, and deploy trading strategies in digital asset markets. Working closely with trading and engineering teams, you will refine models, improve execution, and explore new sources of alpha across a diverse set of instruments.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement mid-frequency trading strategies (from seconds to multi-day holding periods)
Design predictive models to capture inefficiencies in digital asset markets
Analyse high-frequency and tick-level data to identify alpha signals and microstructure patterns
Conduct robust backtesting, simulation, and optimisation of strategies
Partner with engineering teams to improve execution and system performance
Iterate on and scale strategies across multiple trading venues
Requirements
Experience developing systematic trading strategies with demonstrable performance
Strong academic background in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Proficiency in Python (C++ or other low-level languages is a plus)
Solid understanding of statistical modelling, time series analysis, and market microstructure
Interest in applying quantitative strategies to digital asset markets
Strong collaborative and problem-solving mindset
Preferred Experience
Exposure to digital asset markets or related trading strategies
Experience in market making or liquidity provision
Familiarity with exchange connectivity, APIs, and electronic trading systems
Experience working with alternative or non-traditional datasets
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a high-growth area within global marketsDirect impact on trading performance and strategy developmentCollaborative and meritocratic team environmentFast-paced, technology-driven culture with significant ownershipCompetitive compensation aligned with performance
Additional Information
About the Firm
We are a global, technology-driven trading firm focused on digital asset markets. The business operates across major electronic trading venues, providing liquidity and execution solutions to a broad range of institutional counterparties.
Alongside its core trading activities, the firm works with emerging digital asset projects and supports financial institutions expanding into the space. It also selectively invests in early-stage opportunities within the broader digital asset ecosystem.
The firm combines the technical sophistication of established quantitative trading environments with the agility of a fast-scaling technology business. With a long-term perspective on digital assets, it is focused on building robust, scalable, and efficient trading infrastructure.
Efinancialcareers · London, UK