Quantitative Analyst
3iQ
Who we are
Founded in 2012, 3iQ is one of the world's leading alternative digital asset managers, pioneering institutional-grade investments. 3iQ launched the world’s first Digital Assets Managed Account Platform (QMAP), a hedge fund investment solution, offering innovative risk managed investment solutions to gain exposure to digital assets. 3iQ was also the first to launch a Bitcoin ETP listed on a major global stock exchange, the 3iQ Bitcoin ETF (TSX: BTCQ) (TSX: BTCQ.U) and offers other regulated ETPs. In 2024, Monex Group, a leading Japanese financial group, took a majority stake in 3iQ. Since 2012, 3iQ has been at the forefront of innovation in digital asset investment management. To learn more about 3iQ, visit 3iq.io.
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At 3iQ, we are driven by a set of core values that guide how we work together and grow: Kyodo (collaboration - no me only we), Radical Candor, Being Humble, Innovate & Adapt, Follow-Through, and Elevate Others. We’re building a team that embraces curiosity, accountability, and the ability to grow with and through one another.
3iQ is looking for a Quantitative Analyst who will work closely with Portfolio Managers, Traders, and Operations team members. This person will be primarily responsible for quantitative analysis on market data, developing and monitoring new and existing investment strategies, and delivering analytic reports to both management and investors. The ideal candidate will bring a strong quantitative background along with in-depth knowledge of cryptocurrencies and financial products such as ETFs, futures, options, perpetuals, and FX.
What will you do?
- Build a cryptocurrency trading library with connectivity to various exchanges and merchants
- Implement portfolio monitoring and trade execution automation
- Collaborate with investment and development team to manage all aspects of order flow
- Assist with the development of trading strategies, backtesting frameworks, portfolio optimization
- Automation of tear sheets and trading reports
- Generate reports to monitor portfolio changes, trading activities and market data.
- Collaborate with colleagues to improve existing investment and execution strategies. Analyze large-scale datasets for trading signals, implement said signals into investment strategies
- Collect and analyze relevant blockchain data
- Build and maintain internal data dashboards
- Other ad hoc data related research projects
What we are looking for:
- Advanced education in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or related quantitative fields
- Strong capital markets knowledge with sound understanding of financial instruments.
- Expert in Python, object oriented programming and SQL
- Experience in back testing of investment strategies
- Experience building trading libraries and order management systems is required
- Experience with cryptocurrencies and DeFi is an asset.
- Proven ability to work in a dynamic environment and handle multiple demands with competing priorities.
- Ability to allocate time effectively and manage tight deadlines.
3iQ is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply but must be eligible to work in the country to be considered. We are committed to ensuring that our products and services are made available and accessible to everyone. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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