Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Systematic Trading Risk Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Portfolio Management Strategy Execution KPI Reporting Back End Testing Statistical Analysis High-Frequency Trading Finance Quantitative Research Business Strategies Algorithmic Trading Text Manipulation Blockchain Stakeholder Communications Data-Driven Decision Making

Other Skills

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Teamwork
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Communication

Roles & Responsibilities

Exceptional educational background from a top-tier global institution (e.g., Ivy League, Oxbridge, top schools in Asia/Europe).
Solid live trading track record of consistent returns on CEX and/or DEX.
Previous experience at a proprietary trading firm, or hedge fund is highly preferred.
Strong programming and automation skills (Python, C++, Rust, Golang, etc.) to implement, refine and execute strategies.

Requirements:

Manage and optimize portfolios, employing fully systematic quantitative strategies to achieve consistent returns.
Develop, backtest, and implement trading strategies in the cryptocurrency markets, balancing risk and reward.
Collaborate with quant researchers, data scientists, and tech teams to refine strategies and improve portfolio performance.
Monitor and manage risks associated with trading strategies to ensure alignment with firm objectives.

Kronos Research

About Kronos Research

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

Company type: Scaleup

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

Job Description

Kronos Research is a technology and science-driven quantitative trading firm. Driven by our core values, we risk firm capital to pursue new ideas and profit opportunities with conviction and as such, we have been at the forefront of technology and research, quickly dominating newer markets such as applying HFT/MFT to global multi-asset markets (Equity, Cryptocurrency, Commodities, Prediction Markets). We have reached milestones of trading more than $20 Billion USD in a single day alone and more than $ 5 Billion USD of average daily volume.

We are always seeking exceptional Experienced Quantitative Traders to join our existing teams and/or start new teams. If you meet the following criteria, we would love to speak with you.

Responsibilities:

Manage and optimize portfolios, employing fully systematic quantitative strategies to achieve consistent returns.
Develop, backtest, and implement trading strategies in the cryptocurrency markets, balancing risk and reward.
Conduct deep analysis of crypto assets and market trends to make data-driven investment decisions.
Collaborate with quant researchers, data scientists, and tech teams to refine strategies and improve portfolio performance.
Monitor and manage risks associated with trading strategies to ensure alignment with firm objectives.
Communicate portfolio performance and risk analysis to senior management and stakeholders regularly.

Qualifications:

Exceptional educational background from a top-tier global institution (e.g., Ivy League, Oxbridge, top schools in Asia/Europe).
Solid live trading track record of consistent returns on CEX and/or DEX
Previous experience at a proprietary trading firm, or hedge fund is highly preferred.
Strong proficiency in quantitative research, risk management, and statistical analysis.
Strong programming and automation skills (Python, C++, Rust, Golang, etc.) to implement, refine and execute strategies

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Deep understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape, including DeFi, tokenomics, and blockchain technology.
Curious about new technologies and research papers
Experienced in global asset classes and prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket)