We are looking for bright and enthusiastic interns (Master/PhD graduates) to join the team to learn and develop skills used in quantitative research and algorithmic trading with a focus on De-Fi research. This is a hands-on front office trading role. You will see strategies you’ve developed traded in production.

You will be supporting our quantitative researchers in the following areas:

• Researching vast amounts of De-Fi market data to identify patterns and express your own fully algorithmic trading strategies
• Creating and implementing De-Fi strategies into production which means direct feedback on your work
• Manage your portfolio of live strategies and adjust based on market conditions and upcoming economic calendar
• Generating novel ways of analysing and interpreting our proprietary data
• Improving the quality of our simulations and accuracy of forecasts

• Shaping our trading footprint by identifying new markets to trade on

Requirements

Qualities that make you an ideal candidate may include:

• Proficient in one or more of Python/C++/Java with a good foundation in software engineering principles
• Familiarity with Blockchain technology is a plus
• Complex problem solving, focusing on results rather than process
• Unconventional thinking, creativity and persistence
• Good mix of engineering and data science skills in the domain of time series analysis
• Ability to build whole data analysis pipelines from data preparation and feature selection to efficient training, hyper-parameter optimisation, validation and testing
• PhD, MSc from top tier universities in relevant STEM subjects (mathematics, physics, computer science)

This is a front office trading role and as such permanent remote work is not an option. You must have valid permission to work in the United Kingdom, your application will not be reviewed if you need a visa.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private health insurance
• Auto enrolment in defined contribution pension scheme
• Free Friday lunches, drinks and snacks
• Conference budget
• Central London office

Some benefits may only be available for internships over 3 months.

If the above job description excites you please submit your CV together with a brief cover letter that clearly outlines the reason why you apply and what makes you a great fit for the role. Applications without cover letter will not be considered.

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