Quantitative Research Intern (DeFi) at Kronos Research

The Quantitative Research Intern (DeFi) role at a company (unnamed in the job description) is a remote position, preferably for candidates based in Hong Kong or other cities in Asia. The intern will play a crucial role in advancing research initiatives focused on decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. This position involves conducting in-depth analyses to explore innovative solutions for on-chain execution and meeting day-to-day trading requirements. The role involves:

• Conducting research on DeFi ecosystems.
• Using quantitative analysis to find emerging trends.
• Investigating decentralized protocols to find strategic opportunities.
• Devising and implementing quantitative trading strategies.
• Developing tools to monitor and analyze the performance of trading systems.
• Assessing the broader market landscape.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Currently pursuing a research-based degree in a quantitative or computing field.
• Strong passion for blockchain and cryptocurrency.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with a keen analytical mindset.
• Proficiency in Python and Solidity.
• Experience in utilizing web3-related libraries.
• Strong quantitative aptitude.
• Self-motivation and a strong research mindset.
• At least a 3-month internship or full-time position at a proprietary trading firm or hedge fund as a Quantitative Researcher/Trader.
• Prior involvement in alpha-related projects during the internship.
• Smart contract coding on EVM chain or Solana or any other layer 1/layer 2 blockchain skills.

The role offers:

• Guidance from the team during the internship period.