Quant Researcher, OEX

Crypto.comUnited StatesPosted 3 days ago

Job Description

The exchange team develops and maintain a cutting-edge trading platform. With a global presence across APAC, EMEA and North America, the team has since grown with the goal to provide a seamless and secure trading experience for our clients.

We are looking for a quant researcher to join our global exchange team. You will be contributing to the building of a fast-growth trading platform with innovative, multi-asset products bridging traditional finance (TradFi) and digital markets. For all roles, we look for people who are passionate about financial market innovation, equipped with energy, act as owners, and have exemplary work ethics.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and validate derivatives pricing models for new and existing products across various asset classes (e.g., equities, commodities, futures, perpetuals, options).

Monitor and analyze real-time and historical portfolio risk, including exposure, leverage, margin utilization, concentration, and liquidation.

Design optimal automated liquidation logic and algorithms to balance market risk with market impact during extreme volatility.

Perform scenario analysis and stress testing across a range of market conditions.

Provide risk input into product onboarding, listing reviews, and regular risk parameter reviews: haircuts, margin levels, liquidation thresholds, index pricing, funding rates, and position limits.

Analyze market microstructure on multi-asset derivative markets, periodically review and calibrate risk models according to evolving market conditions.

Support the build and maintenance of internal risk dashboards and analytical tools.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant working experience in quantitative research, risk management, trading, or a related field.

Master or PhD in a quantitative discipline (e.g., math, physics, statistics, engineering, computer science, financial engineering, quantitative finance, etc.).

Proficient in Python and SQL or noSQL data structures, data models, and database management.

Strong understanding of derivatives pricing theory across traditional and digital asset classes.

Deep understanding of Order Book Dynamics (L1-L3 data) and Cross/Portfolio-Margining methodologies (e.g., offsetting spot against futures).

Deep knowledge of equities, commodity products, macro assets, and ongoing developments in these spaces; thoroughly familiar with futures, perpetuals, or other derivative types.

Direct trading experience (personal or professional) is highly ideal, with a deep familiarity with margin concepts and liquidation mechanisms.

Additional Information

Life @ Crypto.com

Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.

Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.

Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.

Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another.

One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet.

Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up

Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.

Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining

Are you ready to kickstart your future with us?

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary

Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up

Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.

Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining

Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.

About Crypto.com:

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 80 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.

Learn more at https://crypto.com.

Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.

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