Quantitative Researcher

2 weeks ago


London Area, United Kingdom Avenir Group Full time £80,000 - £120,000 per year

Job Overview

We are seeking a
Quantitative Researcher
to join our growing digital asset trading team. You will combine data-driven research with cutting-edge trading infrastructure to design, implement, and optimise systematic strategies across global crypto markets.

Location

London / Hong Kong / Shenzhen

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and develop high- and/or medium-frequency systematic trading strategies using statistical, econometric, and machine learning methods.
  • Analyse large-scale, real-time crypto market data to identify inefficiencies, microstructure patterns, and alpha opportunities.
  • Backtest, optimise, and monitor strategies in both simulated and live environments.
  • Collaborate with developers to enhance trading infrastructure, data pipelines, and research tools for scalability and performance.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the research framework, including simulation engines, feature generation, and model evaluation.
  • Maintain disciplined risk control and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

Requirements

  • Master's or PhD in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • 5+ years' experience in quantitative research or trading, ideally within buy-side, prop trading, or HFT environments.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and C++; experience with exchange APIs.
  • Deep understanding of market microstructure, execution dynamics, and performance optimisation.
  • Solid experience with large-scale data analysis and systematic model development.
  • Passion for cryptocurrency markets and blockchain innovation.
  • Mandarin fluency is a plus.


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