blocktech - Senior Quantitative Researcher
Requirements
• A strong academic background in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Econometrics, ML/AI, or similar), typically a PhD or an MSc with strong research experience • 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 - you can explain why a model works, not just that it does • Solid software engineering instincts: you write code that other people can read, test, and run in production • Genuine curiosity about financial markets and market microstructure - prior finance experience is welcome but not required • Clear written and verbal English, and the ability to communicate complex ideas to a mixed audience of researchers, engineers, and traders • Hands-on experience building and deploying ML models, ideally on time-series, forecasting, or anomaly detection problems • Familiarity with crypto markets, derivatives pricing, and/or high-frequency trading data • At our core, we are a team of passionate trading and tech enthusiasts committed to revolutionizing trading through automation. Our collaborative approach ensures that everyone contributes to achieving our ambitious goals.
Responsibilities
• 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 our 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 • We invest in our people by offering competitive compensation and benefits, fostering innovation, and celebrating success. Our commitment to personal development transcends traditional norms; we provide an equal playing field, promote reverse leadership, and offer boundless growth opportunities for all our employees.
Benefits
• A permanent full-time position in a relaxed and trendy office located in the heart of Singapore's financial district (CBD) • Competitive compensation consisting of a base salary combined with a very attractive bonus plan based on individual and company performance
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