Quantitative Research Intern

Summary

Join our team as a Quantitative Research Intern (DeFi) and play a pivotal role in advancing research initiatives focused on decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. This fully remote internship, preferably for candidates based in Hong Kong or other Asian cities, involves conducting in-depth analyses to explore innovative solutions for on-chain execution and meeting daily trading needs. The internship start date is flexible. This position requires smart contract coding skills on EVM chain or Solana or other layer 1/layer 2 blockchains. A smart contract coding assessment is part of the interview process. The role focuses on researching DeFi ecosystems, investigating decentralized protocols, developing monitoring tools, and implementing quantitative trading strategies.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a research-based degree in a quantitative or computing field, with a preference for postgraduate degrees (PhD/Masters)
• Strong passion for blockchain and cryptocurrency, coupled with a willingness to actively engage in various Web3 communities
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with a keen analytical mindset
• Proficiency in Python and Solidity, with advantageous experience and capability in utilizing web3-related libraries, able to develop smart contract solely
• Strong quantitative aptitude and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of professionalism in the field
• Self-motivated and strong research mindset
• You are required to finish several research projects independently with guidance from the team during this internship period
• The candidate must have completed at least a 3-month internship or full-time position at a proprietary trading firm or hedge fund as a Quantitative Researcher/Trader, with prior involvement in alpha-related projects during the internship (school projects are not considered, nor is experience as a data analyst)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research on cutting-edge DeFi ecosystems, employing quantitative analysis to discern emerging trends within the space
• Investigate various decentralized protocols to identify strategic opportunities, subsequently devising and implementing quantitative trading strategies
• Develop tools to monitor and analyze the performance of our trading systems, as well as assess the broader market landscape

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates based in Hong Kong or other cities in Asia are preferred

Benefits

• This is a fully remote internship position
• Internship can start at your preferred date upon discussion with the team