Keyrock - Quantitative Analyst Intern
Requirements
• You will also support our on-going expansion into the Perpetual DEX ecosystem, bridging the gap between TradFi rigor and DeFi innovation.Key ResponsibilitiesScalable Quant Infrastructure: Assist in the development of modular Python-based libraries (utilizing Pandas, NumPy, and Polars) to standardize performance metrics and unify global trading data.Strategy Forensics: Perform deep-dive statistical analysis on trade-level data to decompose PnL drivers, isolate alpha decay, and identify execution drag or toxic flow. • You will help optimize our participation to maximize protocol rewards and capital efficiency.Operational Intelligence: Build and maintain automated workflows that convert raw L1/L2 order book data into actionable insights for the Trading and Investment Committees.Market Monitoring: Proactively track market microstructure signals and portfolio exposures to highlight emerging risks and identify underutilized liquidity opportunities.Who You AreRecent or upcoming graduate from a top university in financial engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related quantitative field.Technical Proficiency: You have a solid foundation in Python (specifically for data science) and SQL. • Exposure to Rust or a strong desire to learn it is highly valued.Mathematical Rigor: Strong academic background in a quantitative field (Math, Physics, CS, or Financial Engineering). • You have a track record of running automated or semi-automated strategies—be it funding arbitrage, cash & carry, or delta-neutral market-making.Domain Expertise: You have a working knowledge of traditional equity market structure but are a DeFi native at heart, with an understanding of Perpetual DEX dynamics and on-chain mechanics.High-Stakes Agility: You thrive in fast-paced environments, can manage multiple workstreams, and have the owner mindset to see projects through to completion.Communication: Fluency in English is a must; the ability to explain complex technical concepts simply is even better.What We OfferA 6 month paid internship in our vibrant London or Brussels offices with a hybrid set-up.Company and team wide offsites.A global, collaborative and tech-driven environment.Autonomy & Impact - our flat structure means you can contribute your ideas from day one and help shape the foundation that will power Keyrock s future business.Culture of Excellence - we value nimbleness, drive for success, owner mentality and collaboration.Our recruitment philosophyWe value self-awareness and powerful communication skills in our recruitment process.
Responsibilities
• Scalable Quant Infrastructure: Assist in the development of modular Python-based libraries (utilizing Pandas, NumPy, and Polars) to standardize performance metrics and unify global trading data.Strategy Forensics: Perform deep-dive statistical analysis on trade-level data to decompose PnL drivers, isolate alpha decay, and identify execution drag or toxic flow. Perp DEX Optimization: Analyze the incentive structures and market-making programs of leading protocols (e.g., Hyperliquid/HIP-3, Paradex, Lighter). • help optimize our participation to maximize protocol • and capital efficiency.Operational Intelligence: Build and maintain automated workflows that convert raw L1/L2 order book data into actionable insights for the Trading and Investment Committees.Market Monitoring: Proactively track market microstructure signals and portfolio exposures to highlight emerging risks and identify underutilized liquidity opportunities. • Recent or upcoming graduate from a top university in financial engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related quantitative field.Technical Proficiency: • a solid foundation in Python (specifically for data science) and SQL. Exposure to Rust or a strong desire to learn it is highly valued.Mathematical Rigor: Strong academic background in a quantitative field (Math, Physics, CS, or Financial Engineering). You are comfortable with probability, statistics, and linear algebra applied to real-world trading. Skin in the Game : You aren t just a theorist. • a track record of running automated or semi-automated strategies—be it funding arbitrage, cash & carry, or delta-neutral market-making.Domain Expertise: • a working knowledge of traditional equity market structure but are a DeFi native at heart, with an understanding of Perpetual DEX dynamics and on-chain mechanics.High-Stakes Agility: You thrive in fast-paced environments, can manage multiple workstreams, and have the owner mindset to see projects through to completion.Communication: Fluency in English is a must; the ability to explain complex technical concepts simply is even better. • A 6 month paid internship in our vibrant London or Brussels offices with a hybrid set-up.Company and team wide offsites.A global, collaborative and tech-driven environment.Autonomy & Impact - our flat structure means you can contribute your ideas from day one and help shape the foundation that will power Keyrock s future business.Culture of Excellence - we value nimbleness, drive for success, owner mentality and collaboration.Our recruitment philosophyWe value self-awareness and powerful communication • in our recruitment process. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand themselves and their career goals. We re after those with the right • and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who s driven, collaborative, acts with ownership and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.As an employer we are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, and hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.Due to the nature of our business and external • , we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.https://keyrock.com/careers/When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read
Benefits
• A 6 month paid internship in our vibrant London or Brussels offices with a hybrid set-up. • Company and team wide offsites. • A global, collaborative and tech-driven environment. • Autonomy & Impact - our flat structure means you can contribute your ideas from day one and help shape the foundation that will power Keyrock’s future business. • Culture of Excellence - we value nimbleness, drive for success, owner mentality and collaboration. • Our recruitment philosophy • We value self-awareness and powerful communication skills in our recruitment process. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand themselves and their career goals. We're after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, acts with ownership and delivers solid, scalable outcomes. • As an employer we are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, and hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance. • Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock. • https://keyrock.com/careers/
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