Junior Quantitative Researcher | Crypto Delta One

BlockTech is hiring a Junior Quantitative Researcher to join its Delta One trading floor in Singapore.

Crypto is one of the few markets where a researcher can still move the edge. The data is abundant, the microstructure is novel, and the loop between a research idea and live PnL couldn't be shorter.

In this role, you'll take your own ideas from hypothesis to live trading. No prior finance experience required.

About BlockTech

BlockTech is an algorithmic trading firm headquartered in Amsterdam, with a second office in Singapore. We specialize in market making and trade cryptocurrency derivatives and spot markets globally, using our own capital. We're growing fast and expanding into new markets.

Delta One is where we trade linear products: perpetual futures, futures, and spot. You'll sit shoulder to shoulder with other Quantitative Researchers and Analysts, working primarily in Python and the modern ML stack.

What will you do?

You will own ideas end to end: from hypothesis and dataset construction, through feature engineering, model training, and backtesting, to live deployment and iteration. Your work directly drives how we price and trade.

You will:

• Turn insight into strategy. Work closely with the other researchers to translate research insights into systematic trading strategies.

• Build predictive models. Design, develop, and deploy models for price prediction, signal generation, execution, and anomaly detection across crypto derivatives and spot markets, using modern AI and ML techniques.

• Shape the research stack. Build trading, backtesting, and research infrastructure alongside our engineers, so promising ideas reach production quickly and safely.

• Own what you ship. Monitor live performance, diagnose decay, and keep iterating on your models in production.

What we're looking for

You'll need:

• A strong academic background in a quantitative discipline (mathematics, physics, statistics, computer science, econometrics, ML/AI, or similar), typically a PhD or an MSc with strong research experience.

• Fluency in Python and the modern ML stack: PyTorch and/or TensorFlow, scikit-learn, NumPy, and pandas.

• A deep, intuitive grasp of overfitting, generalization, validation design, and feature engineering. You can explain why a model works, not just that it does.

• Solid software engineering instincts. You write code that other people can read, test, and run in production.

• Genuine curiosity about financial markets and market microstructure.

• Clear written and spoken English, and the ability to explain complex ideas to the rest of the team.

Bonus points for:

• Hands-on experience building and deploying ML models, ideally on time-series, forecasting, or anomaly detection problems.

• Familiarity with crypto markets, derivatives pricing, or high-frequency trading data.

Pay, location, and relocation

• Compensation: a competitive base salary plus a performance bonus based on individual and company results.

• Trading fund: outstanding performance is rewarded with the opportunity to buy into the trading fund.

• Location: On-site at our Singapore office, in the heart of the financial district (CBD)

• Relocation: All-in relocation package for international hires.

What else is in it for you

• Company laptop, home office budget, and transportation allowance

• An extensive in-house training program and an annual learning and development budget

• An environment that embraces AI, both to speed up your work and to advance our systems

• Gym and sports event reimbursement, plus sports during working hours

• Frequent outings and two trips abroad a year

• Daily breakfast and warm lunch, plus snacks and drinks all day

How we work

We're a team of trading and tech enthusiasts with a flat hierarchy. Have an idea today, and it can ship tomorrow. The best idea wins, whoever it comes from.

You'll be challenged and stretched in this role, with plenty of room to grow within and beyond your main responsibilities. We promote reverse leadership, give everyone an equal playing field, and invest in personal and professional development.

Ready to move the edge?

Make your move and apply! You can expect to hear back from us within 5 working days.

Our culture

At our core, we are a team of passionate trading and tech enthusiasts committed to revolutionizing trading through automation. Our collaborative approach ensures that everyone contributes to achieving our ambitious goals.

In this role, you will be both challenged and stretched, with ample opportunities for growth and development, both within and beyond your main responsibilities.

We invest in our people by offering competitive compensation and benefits, fostering innovation, and celebrating success. Our commitment to personal development transcends traditional norms; we provide an equal playing field, promote reverse leadership, and offer boundless growth opportunities for all our employees.

Join us to unlock your potential and drive innovation in the exciting world of algorithmic trading.