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Execution Research Lead
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Job type not listed
- £120 - £210 Per Day
Job Description
Overview
A top Crypto Quant fund (backed by TradFi) is looking to hire a Quantitative Researcher to spearhead their Execution research function. This is a unique opportunity to be the first dedicated hire in this area, with the potential to shape and lead execution strategies and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Lead and define execution research efforts; establish and advance execution strategies and infrastructure.
- Create and enhance execution strategies and optimize order placement to reduce slippage.
- Develop market impact models and validate backtesting engines.
- Collaborate with researchers to drive execution research initiatives.
Qualifications
- 2-8 years in quantitative trading and execution research (role-specific experience).
- Strong background in market microstructure analysis and transaction cost analysis (TCA).
- Proficiency in Python; C++ knowledge is a plus.
- Experience with utility function design, rules-based logic for order execution, and multi-period optimization preferred.
- Advanced degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science).
- Crypto trading experience is a plus.