Risk - Quantitative Analyst

Title: Risk - Quantitative Analyst

Location: New York or London 

Title: Associate

Compensation: If based in New York City, we anticipate that this role will command a salary of around $180,000 to $220,000

About us:

Founded in 2013, GSR is a leading market-making and programmatic trading company in the exciting and fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency trading. With more than 200 employees in 5 countries, we provide billions of dollars of liquidity to cryptocurrency protocols and exchanges on a daily basis. We build long-term relationships with cryptocurrency communities and traditional investors by offering exceptional service, expertise, and tailored trading capabilities.

GSR collaborates with various stakeholders in the cryptocurrency industry and maintains trusted partnerships with clients worldwide. Our team, composed of experienced professionals from renowned financial institutions, has developed a robust trading platform specifically designed for digital asset markets. We continuously enhance our technology to ensure high efficiency for clients.

Joining GSR offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in all facets of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

About the role:

We seek a Quantitative Analyst to join our global team full-time. As a prominent player in cryptocurrency trading, you will contribute to enhancing the firm's risk management ecosystem and analytics framework. This position is primarily based in the NYC region, with potential travel requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the analytics team to enhance existing models for pricing and risk management.
• Implement and test new models for effective risk assessment.
• Manage the complete model development cycle, including implementation, validation, and analysis.
• Provide support for pricing and risk management analytics in close collaboration with Risk, Trading, and Technology teams.
• Contribute to necessary analyses for internal and external stakeholders.

Your Profile:

• Possess a minimum of 5 years' experience in a trading/risk environment.
• Hold a Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Financial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Computer Science.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and proficiency in quantitative risk models for market and counterparty credit.
• Showcase expertise in derivative pricing and risk models.
• Exhibit strong programming capabilities, particularly in Python (Pandas, NumPy), C++, and MySQL.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical and technical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and resilient with a proactive approach to work.
• Capable of working independently or in remote teams.

What we offer: 

• A transparent and collaborative company culture grounded in Integrity, Innovation, and Performance.
• Competitive Salary with biannual discretionary bonus payments.
• Comprehensive benefits including Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning, generous holiday allowance, and office meal provisions.
• Hybrid working arrangements across global offices.
• Team-building activities, town halls, and work offsites.
• Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, charity fundraising support, and volunteer programs.
• Immigration and relocation assistance available as needed.

GSR is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value merit, competence, individual contributions, and business needs over any discriminatory factors.