Senior Quantitative Researcher | Crypto Delta One
BlockTechAbout the Role
BlockTech is an algorithmic trading firm operating at the frontier of global crypto derivatives and spot markets, trading 24/7 across some of the fastest-moving, most data-rich venues in finance.
This is a senior, hands-on research seat on the trading floor. You'll own a research agenda end-to-end from hypothesis, dataset construction, feature engineering, model training, backtesting, live deployment, monitoring, and iteration, and you'll be trusted to set its direction.
- Own price-prediction, signal, execution, and anomaly-detection models across crypto derivatives and spot markets from idea to live PnL using state-of-the-art ML.
- Shape research, backtesting, and trading infrastructure together with engineers, so good ideas reach production quickly and safely.
- Own models in production: monitor live performance, diagnose decay, and iterate on what you ship.
- Set research direction alongside traders, deciding which trades are worth making and why.
- Raise the research bar by mentoring colleagues, reviewing work, and setting standards for rigour.
Requirements
- 4+ years of hands-on quantitative research and/or applied ML experience, with a track record of models you've taken into production trading live
- A strong academic foundation in a quantitative discipline (mathematics, physics, statistics, computer science, ML/AI, or similar)
- Fluency in Python and the modern ML stack (PyTorch and/or TensorFlow, scikit-learn, NumPy, pandas)
- A deep, intuitive grasp of overfitting, generalisation, validation design, and feature engineering
- The judgement to prioritise research bets independently and the communication skills to align researchers, engineers, and traders
- Strong software engineering instincts: production-grade code that others can read, test, and run
- Clear written and verbal English
- A live-trading track record, ideally in crypto derivatives, or a similar domain
- Experience mentoring or leading other researchers
- Familiarity with market microstructure and derivatives pricing
What You'll Get
- Permanent full-time position in a relaxed and trendy office located in the heart of Singapore's financial district (CBD)
- Extensive in-house training program and an annual learning & development budget
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of automated trading using state-of-the-art technology, in an environment that embraces AI to both accelerate productivity and advance our systems and models
- Laptop, home office budget and transportation allowance
- Daily breakfast and warm lunch, plus snacks and drinks provided throughout the day
- Reimbursement of gym membership, sports events and the opportunity to do sports during working hours
- Regular social events, including bi-annual trips abroad and frequent outings
- For internationals: All-in relocation package