DeFi Quant Researcher

Algo Quant
Dubai, London, New York
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Skills: ["Self-directed","Collaboration","Problem-solving"]

Design, test, and deploy systematic DeFi trading strategies by researching on-chain signals such as liquidity flows, MEV dynamics, and protocol incentives. Work with portfolio managers and engineers to develop, backtest, and implement live strategies across multiple DeFi protocols, with a focus on Asia/US timezones for coverage and rapid iteration.

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Algo Quant
3 months ago

DeFi Quant Researcher

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Job Summary

Design, test, and deploy systematic DeFi trading strategies by researching on-chain signals such as liquidity flows, MEV dynamics, and protocol incentives. Work with portfolio managers and engineers to develop, backtest, and implement live strategies across multiple DeFi protocols, with a focus on Asia/US timezones for coverage and rapid iteration.
Location: Dubai, London, New York
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Research and develop systematic trading strategies across DeFi protocols — AMMs, lending markets, perpetuals, yield vaults, and cross-chain venues
  • •Build and validate alpha signals from on-chain data: liquidity flows, wallet behaviour, MEV dynamics, funding rates, and protocol-level incentives
  • •Analyse smart contract mechanics and tokenomics to identify structural edges
  • •Run rigorous backtests and simulations, accounting for on-chain-specific issues: gas costs, slippage, block timing, and data availability
  • •Collaborate with engineers to deploy strategies into live capital

Key Requirements

  • •Strong mathematical or scientific background — top-decile graduates or postgraduates in maths, physics, computer science, or equivalent
Experience:DeFiCryptocurrencyQuantitative trading
Skills:Self-directedCollaborationProblem-solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PythonSolidityThe GraphDuneOn-chain dataSmart contracts

Company Brief

Algo Quant
Provides algorithmic trading and quantitative research tools for digital asset markets, offering automated strategies, backtesting, and execution infrastructure for institutional and professional traders.
Industry: Trading Platforms
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