Quantitative Researcher / Trader

*This is a fully remote position, please note that we don't have physical office in HK*

Job Description

Kronos is looking for Quantitative Traders that have developed a live trading track record and are looking to join a reputable fund to continue managing their own desk with related P&L responsibilities.

Successful candidates will have strong coding skills that could help implement your ideas, a demonstrable curiosity about mid/long term frequency trading, quantitative trading, and some knowledge of cryptocurrency trading.

The role will involve a significant amount of research and development when testing and developing trading strategies as a desk owner with related P&L responsibility. You will also be involved in researching, implementing, and executing strategies, and automating them where applicable.

Requirements

Profitable and demonstrable track record in the crypto trading space

An MSc / PhD in a research-intensive STEM field (Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering etc)

Degree from a top-tier university

A passion for developing quantitative trading strategies as well as analyzing and drawing conclusions from large datasets

At least 3 years’ experience in electronic trading, especially in mid-long term type strategy, with a focus on cryptocurrency

Strong coding skills essential – at least 3 to 5 years of experience coding in Python, Golang, Matlab, or R is required (test required)

Algorithmic trading experience is required (essential), whether personal or professional experience

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).

Desirable Skills

Prior experience as a Quantitative Trader / Researcher

Experience with Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing or Deep Learning

Knowledge of the DeFi and Web 3.0 ecosystem

Salary

For candidates outside of Asia, the salary will be determined based on Asian standards rather than the candidate's local living cost.