Research Lead - Mid-Frequency Trading (MFT)
TLDR
Lead the development and deployment of mid-frequency trading strategies in crypto derivatives, leveraging your quantitative research expertise and collaborating with engineering and trading teams.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Quant Research Lead with deep expertise in mid-frequency systematic trading. You will be responsible for end-to-end research, development, and deployment of MFT strategies on crypto derivatives markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research, design, and develop systematic mid-frequency trading strategies.
- Build and manage models from scratch — including alpha research, signal generation, backtesting, portfolio construction, and risk management.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and trading teams for efficient execution and scaling of strategies.
- Monitor live trading performance, adapt to market dynamics, and continuously optimize strategies.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience in quantitative research/trading, specifically in systematic mid-frequency trading
- Track record of building strategies independently from ideation to production.
- Expert-level programming skills (Python, C++, R or similar).
- Solid understanding of market microstructure, quantitative research methods, alpha modeling, and execution systems.
Delta Exchange is a cutting-edge cryptocurrency derivatives exchange designed for traders around the world. We focus on providing an innovative platform that redefines the financial system, enabling users to engage with a diverse range of trading options in the rapidly evolving crypto market.