Quantitative Researcher Job at Keyrock

Job Description

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Keyrock, founded in 2017, is a leading digital asset market maker with a global team of over 200 professionals representing 42 nationalities. Operating across 80+ exchanges, Keyrock specializes in market making, options, OTC, and DeFi trading. Known for its tech-first approach and Rust-based trading systems, Keyrock actively shapes the future of digital asset markets.

The company is now expanding its Algorithmic Market Making (MM) desk and is seeking a Quantitative Researcher based in Europe, with remote work flexibility. This role offers the chance to work in high-frequency systematic trading in the crypto space, contributing directly to the desk’s P&L and leveraging advanced quantitative research skills.

Key Responsibilities

As a Quantitative Researcher at Keyrock, your role will include:

• Researching and developing alpha-generating signals
• Building statistical models and machine learning frameworks
• Collaborating with developers and traders to implement strategies
• Contributing across the profit pipeline including alpha generation, inventory management, risk management, execution, and strategy logic
• Identifying opportunities to optimize trading performance and system efficiency

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of quantitative research experience in HFT or systematic trading environments
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering
• Strong Python expertise with a proven research track record
• Critical thinking and data-driven decision-making skills
• Entrepreneurial drive and a proactive mindset
• Experience with market-leading modeling and machine learning methods
• Understanding of high-performance trading requirements and low-latency system adaptation
• Experience in both traditional finance (TradFi) and cryptocurrency markets is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English to collaborate effectively with global teams

Recruitment Philosophy

Keyrock values self-awareness, strong communication, and a clear sense of career direction. The company seeks crypto enthusiasts who are collaborative, take ownership, and deliver scalable, impactful results. Passion for markets and problem-solving is as important as technical skill.

What Keyrock Offers

• Competitive compensation with upside potential based on impact
• Remote-first setup with flexibility and core coverage for your trading region
• Global, collaborative, and technology-driven work environment
• Autonomy to contribute ideas from day one and influence Keyrock’s business foundation
• Culture of excellence emphasizing nimbleness, ownership, and collaboration
• Benefits including private healthcare with dental, work-from-away policy, 25 days leave plus national holidays, and annual team/company offsite events

Keyrock is committed to merit-based hiring and promotion, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment for employees of all backgrounds.

Note: Due to the nature of the business, background checks are required for all new hires and are a prerequisite to joining Keyrock.

This Quantitative Researcher job is ideal for driven, analytical, and technically skilled professionals looking to apply their expertise in crypto trading within a fast-paced, innovative, and globally distributed team.