Quant Researcher (MFT Focus)

Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to London, UK (On-site/Hybrid).

Company

A leading algorithmic trading firm specializing in digital assets, combining high-frequency trading technology standards with an entrepreneurial startup culture.

What you will do

• Develop and deploy mid-frequency quantitative trading strategies with holding times ranging from seconds to days.
• Design and implement predictive models specifically for digital assets.
• Analyze high-resolution market data to identify short-term alpha signals and microstructure patterns.
• Perform rigorous backtesting, simulation, and parameter optimization.
• Collaborate with developers to enhance execution efficiency and model performance.

Requirements

• Must be based in or willing to relocate to London, UK.
• Proven experience developing and deploying MFT strategies with demonstrable production performance.
• Strong quantitative background in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• Advanced Python coding skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Nice to have

• Live performance data or proof-of-concept for existing crypto strategies.
• Experience in market making or liquidity provision.
• Knowledge of exchange APIs, blockchain data, and crypto trading dynamics.
• Experience exploring alternative data sets.
• Familiarity with C++.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-based compensation with significant earning potential.
• Vibrant office environment in central London with amenities and team breakout areas.
• Informal, non-hierarchical, and highly professional startup-like culture.
• Support for UK work permits and relocation assistance.
• Standard benefits including pension and private health insurance.