Research Analyst - Crypto Quant & Markets Summary :
Lead research in quantitative strategies for crypto and multi-asset markets. Apply advanced econometrics, time-series modelling, and quantum-classical methods to generate quality signals and benchmark AI vs QC performance.
Key Responsibilities :
- Analyze crypto price action, order-book microstructure, and volatility regimes.
- Build, validate & optimize features using various low latency scales.
- Run backtests & simulations using both classical and quantum algorithms.
- Study cross-asset correlations studies.
- Track macro, regulatory, and on-chain events affecting market structure.
- Explore quantum algorithms for signal generation.
- Publish research notes and insights for the Internal desk.
Key Skills :
Strong in statistics, econometrics, time-series analysis.Proficiency in Python, R (C++ optional).Experience with crypto APIs, tick-level datasets, and factor modeling.Experience with factor modeling, backtesting, feature engineering, quantum ML algorithmsKnowledge of DeFi protocols, staking, futures, options, perpetuals.Desirable : exposure to quantum algorithms (QPCA, QSVM, QAOA).Education & Experience : 6 to 10 years in quantitative research / econometrics / time-series.
At least 5+ years in financial markets (crypto, FX, equities, derivatives).Demonstrated ability to deliver validated, tradeable signals.M.Stat from ISI Kolkata / Delhi, or M.A / M.Sc in Econometrics / Economics / Quantitative Finance from DSE, IGIDR, ISI Chennai, Gokhale, Ashoka University, or equivalent.Alternatively : B.Tech / M.Tech from IITs / NITs in Applied Mathematics, Comp Sci, or EE with strong quant research Ph.D. in Statistics, Econometrics, or Financial Engineering.CQF / CFA (L1L2) / FRM for industry credibility.(ref : iimjobs.com)