Junior Quantitative Researcher (AI)

TL;DR

Junior Quantitative Researcher (AI): Building and optimizing AI-driven quantitative trading strategies with an accent on signal research, market microstructure analysis, and agentic research workflows. Focus on designing LLM-based systems to automate research pipelines and diagnosing complex model behaviors in a high-frequency trading environment.

Location: Hong Kong (Hybrid/Remote flexibility depending on business needs)

Company

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem and the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, dedicated to advancing financial access and the freedom of money.

What you will do

• Develop and productionize predictive signals across asset classes using statistical methods and AI agent-driven workflows.
• Conduct root cause analysis on model behavior, signal decay, and PnL attribution.
• Research market microstructure, including order book dynamics and execution costs.
• Design and extend internal agentic systems to automate data exploration and backtest configuration.
• Collaborate with traders and engineers to deploy and monitor live trading strategies.

Requirements

• PhD in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, etc.).
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with modern ML stacks like PyTorch or JAX.
• Hands-on experience building with AI agents and LLM-based systems.
• Solid grounding in statistics, probability, and machine learning.
• Genuine interest in financial markets and trading.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Research experience at a hedge fund, prop trading firm, or fintech.
• Exposure to market microstructure, limit order books, or high-frequency data.
• Experience with backtesting frameworks, time-series analysis, or causal inference.
• Familiarity with low-latency systems or large-scale data infrastructure.
• Publications or trading competition results.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment with a flat organizational structure.
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a global, user-centric organization.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive company benefits.
• Flexible work-from-home arrangements based on business team requirements.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth in the blockchain industry.