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VP, Quantitative Research

XBTO Group

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New York, NY, USA

Posted on May 24, 2025

About us:

XBTO is a leading institutional provider for digital assets. In 2015, XBTO was first to provide institutional-grade liquidity to major trading platforms. Since then, we have made significant efforts to create stability in the cryptocurrency markets.

XBTO offers a comprehensive regulated platform for digital assets and tailored investment solutions catered to sophisticated non-US investors and institutions. Our offering spans Asset Management, Trading, Custody, and Market Making.

With over nine years of experience in digital assets and more than twenty years in traditional finance, we offer expert insights and solutions to navigate the relatively new and dynamic field of digital assets. We combine deep technical and trading expertise with established industry-wide relationships to provide sophisticated solutions for our counterparties.

Description:

Research, develop, back-test, and implement short and medium-term quantitative trading signals

applied to crypto assets. Portfolio construction based on multiple signals. Contribute to a

quantitative pipeline that allows for fast strategy test iteration and insight generation. Organize

and present models and results to team.

Responsibilities:

Strategy Development

Research and develop new trading strategies across different markets (e.g., equities, forex, commodities, crypto).
Use quantitative analysis to identify market inefficiencies and trading opportunities.
Backtest strategies, ensuring robustness, consistency, and profitability under various market conditions.

Data Analysis and Modeling

Analyze large data sets using statistical and machine learning techniques.
Develop predictive models to enhance the accuracy and profitability of trading strategies.
Continuously optimize models and ensure scalability and efficiency.

Risk Management

Implement risk controls to manage exposure and mitigate losses.
Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing to evaluate strategy performance in different market conditions.
Work with risk management teams to adhere to risk tolerance guidelines.

Trading and Execution

Monitor live trading algorithms to ensure smooth operation and immediate issue resolution.
Collaborate with development teams to improve execution efficiency and reduce slippage.
Use trading insights to adjust strategies based on market behavior.

Collaboration and Reporting

Work closely with software engineers and quantitative researchers to refine trading infrastructure.
Document strategies, performance metrics, and updates for review by senior management.
Present findings and insights on trading performance, strategy improvements, and new opportunities.

Risk Management

Monitor market conditions and adjust risk exposure accordingly to ensure compliance within XBTO’s risk policy
Provide feedback and suggestions to enhance the development of proprietary tools and models for effective risk management and execution tools
Identify and suggest improvements in trading algorithms to mitigate risk.

Counterparty Credit Oversight

Oversee credit risk exposure with counterparties, work with the credit team to assess creditworthiness and potential risk mitigation strategies.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure strict adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements and maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving regulations.

Cross-Department Collaboration

Collaborate closely with other departments, such as technology and product development, to meet client needs, facilitate volume growth, and explore new product offerings.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Financial Engineering Concentration, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics,
2 years plus experiences in related field.
Requires 2 years of experience with/using the following Pythin and Linux.
Demonstrable understanding of profit and loss (P&L) drivers and risk factors associated with managing FX and loan books.
Proven experience in building tools for risk management and driving technological advancements in trading strategies.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to achieve common goals.

Working at XBTO:

The dynamic team at XBTO is made up of some of the best talents in digital assets, traditional finance and technology. We work in a collegiate environment with relentless focus on our mission and team. We’re looking for individuals who share the same values and principles such as:

Entrepreneurial spirit: Takes ownership showcasing a high-degree of drive, perseverance and accountability to achieve our goals.
Trust & integrity: Exemplifies the highest ethical and professional standards to serve our clients
Collaboration & care: Genuinely cares about other team members and champions working as one team
Humility & candor: Showcases openness to the diverse ideas and perspectives of co-workers and seeks to receive and give constructive feedback.
Innovation & knowledge: Stays abreast of the dynamic industry, pursues opportunities to anticipate the evolving needs of our clients.
Risk and compliance mindset: Demonstrates a commitment to compliance and appropriate sensitivity to risk and control related issues.

Our hiring process:

In compliance with applicable law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work and to complete employment eligibility verification and background checks.

XBTO is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a diverse applicant pool and hire without regard to race, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities (or disability), age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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