About Kronos Research
Shaping the future of cryptocurrency trading
Key Highlights
- Average daily trading volume of $5 billion
- Peak single-day trading volume of $23 billion
- Global presence with offices in Taiwan, Singapore, US, Romania, and Shanghai
- Expertise in HFT, market-making, and asset management
Kronos Research is a leading proprietary trading firm specializing in high-frequency trading (HFT) within the cryptocurrency market. With an impressive average daily trading volume of $5 billion and a peak of $23 billion, Kronos has established itself as a powerhouse in the financial sector. Founded...
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Kronos Research offers competitive salaries, equity options, and a flexible remote work policy. Employees enjoy generous PTO, comprehensive health ben...
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Quantitative Analyst • Senior
Overview
Kronos Research is hiring an Experienced Quantitative Trader to manage and optimize portfolios using systematic quantitative strategies. You'll work with Python, C++, and other programming languages to develop and implement trading strategies in the cryptocurrency markets. This position requires a solid live trading track record and a deep understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong educational background from a top-tier global institution, demonstrating your commitment to excellence in your field. With a solid live trading track record, you understand the intricacies of managing and optimizing portfolios, employing fully systematic quantitative strategies to achieve consistent returns. Your programming and automation skills in languages such as Python, C++, Rust, and Golang enable you to implement, refine, and execute trading strategies effectively.
Your deep understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape, including DeFi, tokenomics, and blockchain technology, positions you as a knowledgeable asset in the trading team. You are curious about new technologies and research papers, always seeking to enhance your strategies and knowledge base. Your experience spans global asset classes and prediction markets, allowing you to make informed, data-driven investment decisions.
What you'll do
In this role, you will manage and optimize portfolios, employing systematic quantitative strategies to achieve consistent returns. You will develop, backtest, and implement trading strategies specifically in the cryptocurrency markets, balancing risk and reward effectively. Conducting deep analysis of crypto assets and market trends will be a key part of your responsibilities, enabling you to make informed investment decisions.
Collaboration is essential in this position; you will work closely with quant researchers, data scientists, and tech teams to refine strategies and improve portfolio performance. Monitoring and managing risks associated with trading strategies will ensure alignment with firm objectives, and you will communicate portfolio performance and risk analysis to senior management and stakeholders regularly.
What we offer
Kronos Research offers a dynamic environment where technology and science drive our trading strategies. You will be part of a team that has reached significant milestones in trading volume, providing you with the opportunity to make a substantial impact in the industry. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us to be at the forefront of technology and research in the quantitative trading space.
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