Quantitative Researcher
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As a Quantitative Researcher at X4 Alpha, you will research and run model-driven trading strategies for a multi-strategy quant crypto trading firm founded by leaders from top-tier traditional finance firms. You'll own alpha from idea through to live trading across centralised and decentralised venues, working in a small, autonomous pod alongside experienced researchers, traders and engineers.
What you'll do
- Research and run model-driven trading strategies in crypto, from medium-frequency (minutes to hours) to high-frequency taking and making
- Own alpha from idea through to live trading on centralised and decentralised venues
- Explore opportunities across cross-exchange and DeFi-to-CeFi strategies, as well as emerging areas such as prediction markets
What you bring
- Market-taking experience in crypto, futures or equities
- One to four years of relevant experience
- A track record of live, profitable strategies
What we offer
- A competitive package with significant performance-linked upside
- A live, mature platform with autonomy to build your own strategies
- Real ownership and impact in a growing team
- Your choice of office location: New York, London or Singapore
About X4 Alpha
X4 Alpha partners with a multi-strategy quant crypto trading firm connected to more than 50 centralised exchanges and decentralised venues, running fully automated systematic strategies on high-performance, low-latency infrastructure with consistent double-digit market share on multiple venues.
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