*This is a fully remote internship position, candidates based in Hong Kong or other cities in Asia are preferred. Please note that we don't have physical office in HK*
*Internship can start at your preferred date upon discussion with the team. For students who don't reside in Asia, please note that you may be required to interview and conduct sync-up meetings in Asia hours*
*This position only opens to applicants with smart contract coding on evm chain or solana or any other layer 1/layer 2 blockchain skills. Smart contract coding assessment is needed during the interview.*
Position Summary
The Quantitative Research Intern (DeFi) will play a pivotal role in advancing research initiatives focused on decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. This position entails conducting in-depth analyses to explore innovative solutions for on-chain execution and meeting day-to-day trading requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive research on cutting-edge DeFi ecosystems, employing quantitative analysis to discern emerging trends within the space.
Investigate various decentralized protocols to identify strategic opportunities, subsequently devising and implementing quantitative trading strategies.
Develop tools to monitor and analyze the performance of our trading systems, as well as assess the broader market landscape.
Job Requirements
- Currently pursuing a research-based degree in a quantitative or computing field, with a preference for postgraduate degrees (PhD/Masters).
- Strong passion for blockchain and cryptocurrency, coupled with a willingness to actively engage in various Web3 communities.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with a keen analytical mindset.
- Proficiency in Python and Solidity, with advantageous experience and capability in utilizing web3-related libraries, able to develop smart contract solely.
- Strong quantitative aptitude and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of professionalism in the field.
- Self-motivated and strong research mindset
- You are required to finish several research projects independently with guidance from the team during this internship period
- The candidate must have completed at least a 3-month internship or full-time position at a proprietary trading firm or hedge fund as a Quantitative Researcher/Trader, with prior involvement in alpha-related projects during the internship (school projects are not considered, nor is experience as a data analyst).
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What We Do
Company Information: Kronos Research is a technology and science-driven trading firm. We risk firm capital, trading a broad range of financial instruments and strategies on global markets. The firm is willing to pursue new ideas and markets with conviction and as such, we have been at the forefront of technology and markets, quickly dominating newer markets such as applying HFT to cryptocurrency trading. Kronos trades on average more than $5 Billion USD / day just in crypto volume alone. Our team has grown quickly from 2 in 2018 to the now 80+ team at our Taipei headquarters and office in Shanghai with more locations on the way. Mission Statement: Together we work on meaningful goals and solve complex problems. Our team is defined by a high-performance culture that values collaboration and meritocracy. We like being challenged and don’t mind putting in the hard work. While the recognition and extremely competitive compensation make it a sweet place to work at, we are united fundamentally by our love and curiosity for innovation in financial markets and technology. The next phase of our company will be about becoming the best place for liquidity and using that position to create positive change. Our ultimate goal is to provide the infrastructure to make investing and trading easier and fairer for people around the world. One day, in any country, people will be able to invest in a Japanese stock, a German hedge fund, or a new cryptocurrency. Check out our current openings on: https://grnh.se/b00d843a3us
