Kronos Research

Experienced Quantitative Trader

Kronos Research  •  Singapore, SG (Remote)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Kronos Research is a technology and science-driven quantitative trading firm. Driven by our core values, we risk firm capital to pursue new ideas and profit opportunities with conviction and as such, we have been at the forefront of technology and research, quickly dominating newer markets such as applying HFT/MFT to global multi-asset markets (Equity, Cryptocurrency, Commodities, Prediction Markets). We have reached milestones of trading more than $20 Billion USD in a single day alone and more than $ 5 Billion USD of average daily volume.

We are always seeking exceptional Experienced Quantitative Traders to join our existing teams and/or start new teams. If you meet the following criteria, we would love to speak with you.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and optimize portfolios, employing fully systematic quantitative strategies to achieve consistent returns.
  • Develop, backtest, and implement trading strategies in the cryptocurrency markets, balancing risk and reward.
  • Conduct deep analysis of crypto assets and market trends to make data-driven investment decisions.
  • Collaborate with quant researchers, data scientists, and tech teams to refine strategies and improve portfolio performance.
  • Monitor and manage risks associated with trading strategies to ensure alignment with firm objectives.
  • Communicate portfolio performance and risk analysis to senior management and stakeholders regularly.

Qualifications:

  • Exceptional educational background from a top-tier global institution (e.g., Ivy League, Oxbridge, top schools in Asia/Europe).
  • Solid live trading track record of consistent returns on CEX and/or DEX
  • Previous experience at a proprietary trading firm, or hedge fund is highly preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in quantitative research, risk management, and statistical analysis.
  • Strong programming and automation skills (Python, C++, Rust, Golang, etc.) to implement, refine and execute strategies

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Deep understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape, including DeFi, tokenomics, and blockchain technology.
  • Curious about new technologies and research papers
  • Experienced in global asset classes and prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket)
Kronos Research

About Kronos Research

Kronos Research stands at the forefront of proprietary trading, elevating trading performance through its profound expertise in quantitative research. Driven by a fusion of rigorous research methodologies and advanced machine-learning techniques, we are revolutionizing the way trading is approached. 

We have 4 main business pillars, i.e. (i) High-Frequency Trading (HFT), particularly in the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrency trading, (ii) market-making, providing the best liquidity across CeFi and DeFi solutions, (iii) asset management services for institutions and brokers covering a wide range of asset classes, and (iv) ventures, identifying high growth potential projects to invest in, provide expertise and drive returns.

▸ Our Achievement

Under the leadership of senior executives with backgrounds in Wall Street finance and top global high-frequency trading firms, Kronos Research has become a world-leading cryptocurrency trading team, achieving an average daily trading volume of $5 billion and a peak single-day trading volume of $23 billion. Starting from Taiwan, we have expanded globally, with employees from Singapore, the United States, Romania, Shanghai, and other locations.

▸ Principle

I. Meritocracy - We value the best ideas and outcomes.

II. Urgency - We seize fleeting opportunities.

III. Team - We value each other’s effort.

IV. Integrity - We act with integrity at every turn.

VI. Innovation - We encourage ideas and challenge past assumptions.

Kronos values and encourages each team member to create their own value. We foster an open corporate culture, and a flat organizational structure, and offer competitive compensation, hoping to attract more outstanding talent to join us in building a diverse and rich ecosystem for quantitative trading.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Taipei City, TW
Year Founded
2018
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