Quantitative Researcher
il y a 2 jours
Wincent has been at the forefront of high-frequency cryptocurrency trading since 2017. Our cutting-edge algorithms operate autonomously on the world’s top cryptocurrency exchanges around the clock, executing trades 24/7/365 and accounting for approximately **1% of the global crypto trading volume**. Today, we are a team of over 100 passionate professionals based in Slovakia, Czechia, London, Gibraltar, and Switzerland. Join us to be part of a world-class team shaping the future of crypto trading.
**About the position**
The cryptocurrency market has seen explosive growth in recent years, with a global market capitalization hitting **$3.2 trillion in November 2024**. Institutional interest, technological advancements, and favorable regulatory developments have propelled this market into the mainstream. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has surged toward the **$100,000** mark, offering a wealth of opportunities for quantitative researchers to push the boundaries of trading strategy innovation.
As a Quantitative Researcher, you’ll leverage cutting-edge data analytics, mathematical modeling, and strategic thinking to uncover actionable insights and refine our trading algorithms. Your work will directly impact profitability and help shape the future of crypto trading.
Join our Quant team to be a driving force in this exciting, rapidly evolving market.
**What will you do in the Quant team**
- Collaborate with a team of researchers to explore data from cryptocurrency exchanges, identifying patterns and formulating hypotheses for new trading strategies.
- Develop and test models using Python, or any preferred tool, leveraging statistical analysis and probabilistic thinking.
- Work in pairs or independently on various research topics, engaging in daily discussions to challenge and refine ideas.
- Monitor and analyze the performance of trading algorithms, visualizing data and identifying areas for improvement.
- Communicate findings and proposed strategies to relevant teams, contributing to the enhancement of our trading platform.
**What we expect from you**
- Strong background in mathematics, physics, probability, or statistics, with a focus on probabilistic thinking.
- Coding skills, particularly in **Python**, to implement and test research models using tools like **Jupyter Notebooks**.
- Excellent communication skills to articulate ideas and engage in productive discussions within the team.
- Humility and a collaborative mindset, willing to challenge and be challenged to refine ideas.
- Risk-friendly attitude with the ability to make reasoned bets and explore innovative solutions.
- Passion for solving complex problems in the cryptocurrency market and continuous learning.
- **Culture Fit**: Say things as they are, answer questions truthfully, leave ego at the door, challenge decisions when you disagree, and once a decision is final, commit and deliver your best.
**Interview process**
- **Introductory call**: Learn more about the company and get your questions answered.
- **Online Math test + Coding Challenge**: Low-to-medium complexity problems focused on probability, logic, and mathematical skills + algorithmic coding tasks. This is a take-home challenge that you can do anytime in your free time.
- **Quant Interview**: General discussion about your background and passions, followed by medium-hard complexity problems to assess your intuition and problem-solving approach.
- **Soft skills interview**: A discussion focused on your prior experiences and interpersonal skills.
- **On-site interview**: Engage in a set of betting games to evaluate your quantitative reasoning and decision-making skills.
The final rounds will take place on-site in Bratislava, Slovakia. All costs are covered and you'll get to know the team, city, and our venues.
**Compensation, work arrangement, and benefits**
- **Salary + bonuses**: Your total estimated annual compensation package includes a fixed salary and performance bonuses paid twice a year. Your compensation in Slovakia can be around €160,000 which is equivalent to earning €419,375 in London according to livingcost.org due to low living costs and low income taxes in Slovakia, see below.
- **Monthly fixed salary**: We value specific expertise and offer above-the-market rates tailored to your experience and seniority level. You can expect it to be between €5k and €8k with one of the lowest personal income tax rates in Europe which provides you with a very high living standard.
- **Bonuses twice a year**: We pay performance bonuses every 6 months. As an experienced quant, you can typically look forward to a 15% profit share and that this can result in 1.5M bonus. If you are starting your career, you can take home between €50k and €100k annually, depending on your and the fund’s performance.
- **Equity**:You can opt to allocate a portion of your monthly salary toward equity in the company.
- **Fund investment**: As a member of our team, you have an opportunity to invest in our
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