Researcher - Digital Assets

IMC

As a Graduate Quantitative Researcher, you will work with experienced researchers and developers in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. You will learn how trading ideas are researched, tested, and deployed, while contributing to live strategy development from early in your career. Your Core Responsibilities:  * Research and test data-driven trading ideas * Analyse large and complex datasets from cryptocurrency exchanges, DeFi protocols, and financial markets * Build, test, and improve models, signals, and algorithms that support trading strategies * Work with IMC’s cutting-edge data, software, and high-performance computing infrastructure * Collaborate closely with researchers, developers, and engineers to turn research into production-ready strategies * Learn how to evaluate trading opportunities with a focus on performance, scalability, robustness, and risk Your Skills and Experience:  * Final-year student or recent graduate in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related quantitative field * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn quickly * Programming experience, ideally in Python. Familiarity with C++ is a plus * A genuine interest in financial markets, trading, crypto, or DeFi * Comfortable working with data and applying quantitative methods to real-world problems * Curious, collaborative, and eager to take ownership in a fast-moving environment Prior experience in trading, crypto, or financial markets is helpful but not required. This is an on-site role based in Zug, Switzerland, with very limited flexibility for working from home. About Us IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

Wintermute

About Wintermute    Wintermute is a technology unicorn and one of the largest algorithmic trading companies, specialising in digital assets. We provide liquidity across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as supporting high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. Wintermute also has a Wintermute Ventures arm that invests in early stage DeFi projects.   Wintermute was founded in 2017 and has successfully navigated industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. At Wintermute, we believe in the innovative potential of blockchain, the fundamental innovations, we have a long-term view on the digital asset market and are taking a leadership position in building an innovative and compliant market. You can read more here.   Working at Wintermute   You are an experienced quantitative researcher with existing mid-frequency (MFT) or short-term alpha strategies in crypto markets.   You will leverage Wintermute's sophisticated research, backtesting, and execution infrastructure to adapt and scale your strategies to crypto markets as well as work closely with our quant, trading, and development teams to refine models and explore new opportunities across a range of cryptocurrencies.

Swissblock

Swissblock Technologies is a private investment firm dedicated to pioneering cryptocurrency integration with cross-asset investing. Applying a quantitative view to financial markets, we manage systematic multi-strategy portfolios of digital and traditional assets. Our Systematic Crypto Group transforms market insights into robust algorithmic investment strategies, trading fully automated on our prop trading infrastructure. We are dedicated to a collaborative, non-siloed environment with shared incentives, where each member can directly shape the team’s and company's future. This role can based from anywhere in Switzerland. Responsibilities and Objectives Quantitative Researchers in our Systematic Crypto Group have the opportunity to drive the research process from ideation to final implementation, ultimately specialising according to individual strengths and preferences. This will involve: - Analyse the crypto ecosystems to uncover the fundamental dynamics that drive price and risk formation. - Utilise advanced statistical techniques on both traditional and crypto-specific data sets. - Conceptualised and enhanced monetisation systems for trading signals and other market anomalies. - Implement, backtest, and deploy algorithmic trading strategies within a live trading environment. - Monitor live strategy performance and integrate insights into the research loop. - Participate in the development of our research agenda based on research findings and ideas. Skills and Talents - Advanced degree in a highly quantitative field. - Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail; ability to maintain a pragmatic mindset. - Passion for traditional and crypto markets; driven to model the underlying market dynamics. - Ability to conduct data-driven research focused on solving real-world problems. - Dedication to continuous learning and making an impact; willingness to question the status quo. - Ability to effectively summarise and clearly communicate research results. - Prior exposure to quantitative research (preferably in digital assets). - Proficiency in Python and experience in using statistical packages Culture Swissblock Technologies offers an exciting and diverse environment with flat hierarchies and excellent peers. We are a profitable company with a culture based on responsibility and merit. Empowerment of each individual team member is a key value reflected in our career dynamics, which continuously grow with the business. In addition to a modern office in Baar, Switzerland – flexibility to work remotely within Switzerland – we propose a competitive compensation package, an annual bonus, 25 days of annual leave, progressive social benefits, and engaging company events.