Quantitative Research Intern (Singapore)
We’re looking for a Quantitative Research Intern with a strong technical foundation and a keen interest in options trading. In this role, you’ll be involved in researching systematic strategies in the options space, building backtests, analyzing market data, and developing tools to support derivatives research.
This role is ideal for someone with solid Python/data skills who’s either already familiar with derivatives markets or who is eager to deepen their knowledge of options and apply quantitative thinking in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.
Job Description
- Assist in the research and development of systematic options trading strategies
- Build and evaluate backtests using historical options and underlying data
- Work with large datasets
- Develop and maintain tools for strategy evaluation, risk modeling, and performance tracking
- Document findings, present insights, and iterate on research ideas
What We’re Looking For
- Currently pursuing a degree in CS, Math, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
- Strong proficiency in Python, especially with data analysis libraries (NumPy, pandas, etc.)
- Interest in options markets and derivatives trading
- Solid understanding of statistics, math, or probability concepts
- Experience working with structured data (e.g., CSVs, APIs, databases)
- Self-motivated and comfortable working in a research-driven environment
Good to have
- Prior exposure to options theory (e.g., Greeks, Black-Scholes, IV skew, etc.)
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
