Quant Researcher
Company & Culture
EXANTE is a pioneering wealth tech company that delivers cutting-edge centralized trading solutions and robust B2B financial infrastructure, driving value through innovative technology. Our proprietary trading platform offers seamless access to diverse financial instruments— including stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures, and options— all within a single, multi-currency account.
We cultivate a culture that transcends the ordinary, where rapid responses to market dynamics and proactive problem-solving are the norm. At EXANTE, the potential to make a meaningful impact is ever-present. Our team members continuously pursue personal and professional growth, empowered to spearhead change across people, processes, and products. True innovation stems from an insatiable desire for improvement, and everyone at EXANTE is committed to fostering this spirit and propelling the company into the future.
As a rapidly expanding global firm with over 600 talented employees from 65 nationalities across 70 locations, we are a frontrunner in the financial sector. Our investment priorities are clear: We prioritize investing in our most valuable asset—our people. Join us in shaping the future of finance.
About The Role
We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Researchers to join our team, focusing on developing and implementing automated trading strategies across various platforms and instruments in the crypto space. The ideal candidates will possess a deep understanding of financial markets, crypto (DEFI), strong statistical and programming skills, and a passion for data-driven research.
Worksite: Remote/ Hybrid/ On-site (options vary by location)
Responsibilities:
- Design, research, and backtest novel quantitative trading strategies for various asset classes in low-to-high frequency contexts
- Develop and maintain robust alpha models, risk models, and execution algorithms
- Analyze large, complex financial and market data sets to identify predictive signals and market inefficiencies
- Evaluate DEFI protocols by recreating their underlying models to assess performance, risks, hedging strategies and potential for portfolio integration
- Collaborate with the technology team to ensure seamless and efficient deployment of strategies into the production trading system
- Monitor performance of live strategies, conduct attribution analysis, and propose improvements or adjustments
- Stay abreast of academic literature, industry trends, and new technologies in quantitative finance and crypto
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering.
- 1-2 years of professional experience.
- Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with data analysis libraries (NumPy, pandas).
- Solid foundational knowledge of probability, statistics, and linear algebra.
- Demonstrated passion for financial markets and an eagerness to learn about automated trading and cryptocurrencies.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts clearly.
- Experience with cryptocurrency markets, blockchain technology, and decentralized finance (DEFI) is a significant advantage.
Personality / Mindset
- Integrity & loyalty
- Team player with advanced communication and collaboration skills
- A hands-on, can-do attitude - always looking for solutions and thinking out of the box
- Overachiever mentality
- The capability to work and succeed in the fast pace and ever-changing environment
We offer*
- Competitive salary & performance-based bonus programs
- Corporate benefits (choose your preferred options)
- Truly inspiring culture, pleasant and informal work environment
- Ongoing education & training programs
- Opportunity to network and connect at the Corporate Events
- Global career opportunities
*Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with the company and the country where you work
