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About Us

GSR is crypto’s capital markets partner, helping founders and institutions scale with confidence. With over a decade of specialized expertise, we deliver institutional-grade market making, OTC trading, and strategic venture capital to support growth at every stage.

Our value goes beyond execution. We provide access to liquidity, real-time market intelligence, and strategic guidance shaped by years operating at the center of global crypto markets. We bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets, connecting teams with the capital, market access, and insights they need to build what’s next.

About the Role

GSR is looking for an experienced front office quantitative strategist with strong derivatives knowledge to join our team on a full-time basis. You will help to deliver a fast, reliable and best-in-class production analytics code base for our global trading franchise.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven solutions for algorithmic trading strategies (high to low frequency), trading signals, risk models, and flow categorization.

• Conduct quantitative research and strategy development to implement new trading strategies, predominantly options-focused.

• Research, build libraries, create and evaluate strategies, and analyze performance data to drive trading decision-making in a data-driven manner.

• Develop and implement cutting-edge automated trading algorithms specifically tailored for cryptocurrency markets.

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to improve trading strategies and risk management techniques.

• Create new and analyze existing models for derivative pricing.

Your Profile

• Strong background in numerical methods including Monte Carlo and Stochastic Calculus for vanilla & exotic derivative valuations.

• Familiarity with all major derivative products past and present in equity, rates, FX, or commodity markets — particularly options.

• Solid understanding of volatility products and vol surface modeling.

• Understanding of back-testing and out-of-sample testing methodologies.

• Strong programming skills in C++17/20, Rust, and Python.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

• PhD or graduate degree in a quantitative field (Physics, Maths, Financial Engineering).

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a quant or systematic researcher in electronic trading, specifically within equity/FX/futures.

• Strong work ethic and accountability.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and transparent company culture founded on Integrity, Innovation and Performance.

• Competitive salary: USD 130,000 – 200,000 (expected range for New York).

• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, and retirement planning.

• 30 days holiday and free lunches when in the office.

• Hybrid working pattern across offices in London, the US, Singapore, Zug, and Malaga.

• Regular Town Halls, offsites, team lunches, and drinks.

• Corporate and Social Responsibility initiatives including charity matching and volunteer days.

• Immigration and relocation support where required.

GSR is proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic such as race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. We operate a meritocracy—our hiring, promotion, and performance management processes are based solely on business needs, individual merit, and role competence.

Learn more about us at www.gsr.io.