Job Descriptions
As a Quantitative Analyst at Kronos Research, you will gain exposure to all aspects of our quantitative trading operations, from risk management to account operations to running simulations and monitoring production trading performance. You will work closely with our Quantitative Researchers and Software Engineers to expand our global trading presence efficiently and profitably.
Responsibilities
To join our team, you should be excited to:
- Support the trading and risk management day to day activities
- Under the guidance of senior traders, conduct research in trading alpha, pricing models, asset allocation, execution cost analysis, etc
- Other ad hoc activities
Requirements
- Strong background in a quantitative discipline such as EE/CS, Math/Physics, Stats/Econ/Finance/Financial Engineering
- Detail-oriented and sharp with numbers
- Self-starter who takes ownership of projects from beginning to end
- Able to approach problems with curiosity, and provide creative solutions
- Advanced skills in Linux and one or more of the following: C++, Python, SQL
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as a great team player
- Background in any of the following areas is a plus: machine learning, financial trading, blockchain technology
- English resume acceptable only
Top Skills
What We Do
Company Information: Kronos Research is a technology and science-driven trading firm. We risk firm capital, trading a broad range of financial instruments and strategies on global markets. The firm is willing to pursue new ideas and markets with conviction and as such, we have been at the forefront of technology and markets, quickly dominating newer markets such as applying HFT to cryptocurrency trading. Kronos trades on average more than $5 Billion USD / day just in crypto volume alone. Our team has grown quickly from 2 in 2018 to the now 80+ team at our Taipei headquarters and office in Shanghai with more locations on the way. Mission Statement: Together we work on meaningful goals and solve complex problems. Our team is defined by a high-performance culture that values collaboration and meritocracy. We like being challenged and don’t mind putting in the hard work. While the recognition and extremely competitive compensation make it a sweet place to work at, we are united fundamentally by our love and curiosity for innovation in financial markets and technology. The next phase of our company will be about becoming the best place for liquidity and using that position to create positive change. Our ultimate goal is to provide the infrastructure to make investing and trading easier and fairer for people around the world. One day, in any country, people will be able to invest in a Japanese stock, a German hedge fund, or a new cryptocurrency. Check out our current openings on: https://grnh.se/b00d843a3us
