Execution Research Lead

Overview

A top Crypto Quant fund (backed by TradFi) is looking to hire a Quantitative Researcher to spearhead their Execution research function. This is a unique opportunity to be the first dedicated hire in this area, with the potential to shape and lead execution strategies and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and define execution research efforts; establish and advance execution strategies and infrastructure.
• Create and enhance execution strategies and optimize order placement to reduce slippage.
• Develop market impact models and validate backtesting engines.
• Collaborate with researchers to drive execution research initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years in quantitative trading and execution research (role-specific experience).
• Strong background in market microstructure analysis and transaction cost analysis (TCA).
• Proficiency in Python; C++ knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with utility function design, rules-based logic for order execution, and multi-period optimization preferred.
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science).
• Crypto trading experience is a plus.