Quantitative Researcher

Summary

Join Almanak Labs, a platform building AI-powered financial strategies, as a Quantitative Researcher. You will research, develop, and implement crypto trading and asset management strategies using Almanak's infrastructure. Responsibilities include designing and implementing crypto trading strategies, conducting statistical analysis, performing backtesting and optimization, collaborating with traders and developers, and continuously monitoring strategy performance. The role requires significant experience in Python programming, statistical modeling, machine learning, and algorithmic trading systems. A strong understanding of DeFi and blockchain is essential. Competitive compensation, including fiat/crypto and token packages, is offered, along with flexible remote work, co-working space support, and education budgets.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in Python programming, with a strong emphasis on data science libraries
• Demonstrated expertise in statistical modeling and machine learning applied to practical scenarios
• Proven experience in developing and optimizing algorithmic trading systems
• Hands-on knowledge of DeFi and blockchain interactions, preferably with EVM-based protocols

Responsibilities

• Design & implement crypto trading strategies
• Conduct statistical analysis and data mining on large datasets
• Perform backtesting and optimization of trading strategies
• Collaborate with traders and developers to implement and refine models
• Continuously monitor and enhance the performance of trading strategies
• Research and develop new signals, risk models, and more efficient techniques for optimization and execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of traditional financial markets is an advantage
• Experience with backtesting libraries to test and validate trading models against historical data
• Ability to design and manage strategies for arbitrage and market-making
• Experience with Solidity or Vyper is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, consisting of either fiat/crypto remuneration and token packages
• Flexible schedule & remote work
• Co-working space, gear, and education budgets