Amber Group

Quant Researcher - Statistical Arbitrage

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Hiring Remotely in Hong Kong

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Fintech • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • Cybersecurity

The Role

The Quant Researcher will analyze large data sets, develop statistical models, and identify opportunities in systematic equities and statistical arbitrage strategies.

Summary Generated by Built In

Amber Group is a leader in digital asset trading, products and infrastructure. We work with companies ranging from token issuers, banks and fintech firms, to sports teams, game developers, brands and creators. Operating at the center of markets, we act as liquidity providers, miners and validators on all major exchanges, applications, and networks. Across all products and categories, we have turned over >$1T in volumes since inception. Our mission is to make our digital future a reality and shape it to be fair, inclusive, and kind.

Our people are both dreamers and doers - a self-driven, entrepreneurial community who are believers in the power of decentralized networks. We collaborate across teams and regions, promoting a culture that is open, transparent, respectful and inclusive.

Our businesses

1. Institutional financial services, helping 1,000+ asset managers, hedge funds, corporates, and family offices invest in digital assets via API and our OTC desk.

2. Consumer financial services with millions of customers investing in digital assets via our award-winning mobile app and web platforms.

3. The emerging digital creator economy including gaming tokens, digital art, sports collectibles, and social tokens.

At Amber Group, you will have the opportunity to work with innovative and entrepreneurial people, solve meaningful problems, accept challenges, and become experts in frontier fields. We strive to take care of our people, providing competitive incentives, benefits and rewards.

Job Responsibilities:

Exceptional analytical skills, particularly in terms of identifying opportunities when analyzing large data sets
Extensive mathematical and statistical modeling skills
A passion for solving problems and a drive for results
Experience as a quantitative analyst/trader in systematic equities / statistical arbitrage strategies
Candidates with quantitative development experience or will be considered

Job Requirements:

Masters or PhD degree in a quantitative subject such as Computer Science, applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
Programming experience in languages such as Go, Python, Java and C++ is a strong plus.
Immediate available is higher preferred
Knowledge of written Chinese or spoken Mandarin a plus

Amber Group opens its doors to the curious problem solver empowered to make an impact in shaping tomorrow. As a hyper-growth company since day 1, we continually invite talent to join our diverse, nimble and digitally-native teams. If this sounds like you, apply now, or get in touch with us today at [email protected].

Top Skills

C++

Java

Python

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The Company

519 Employees

Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Amber Group is a global leading digital asset company providing crypto financial services to both institutional and high-net-worth investors globally. We offer best-in-class liquidity solutions and cutting-edge trading infrastructure across major exchanges, applications, and networks. With over $1 trillion in cumulative trading volume, our deep liquidity helps power the digital asset ecosystem. Beyond trading, our full-suite of offerings includes wealth management, lending and investing products. But at our core, we focus on building strong relationships and delivering personalized service to help clients navigate this fast-growing industry. At Amber, security is our #1 priority. We have invested years of effort and millions of dollars in cybersecurity, crypto-security, and operational security across the firm, with industry-leading certifications like SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Powered by a 400+ team of traders, technologists and engineers operating 24/7 globally, our technology and research capabilities are world-class. Yet we remain entrepreneurial, always seeking fresh ideas and risks worth taking. We are always interested in people who have an appetite for taking calculated risk, demonstrate a high level of original thinking and intellectual curiosity. Curious developers and problem-solvers, please say hello at [email protected].