Director/VP, Quantitative Risk Management

United States / Chicago, Illinois / Miami, Florida
Engineering – Exchange /
Full-time /
Remote
The exchange team develops and maintain a cutting-edge trading platform. With a global presence across APAC, EMEA and North America, the team has since grown with the goal to provide a seamless and secure trading experience for our clients.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced risk quant to join our exchange team, which helps manage the risk across Crypto.com Exchange. The main responsibilities of the risk quant include designing, implementing and maintaining innovative risk models and monitoring tools. You will be contributing to the building of a fast growing trading platform with innovative crypto products. For all roles, we look for people who are passionate about blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation and equipped with energy, act as owners, and have exemplary work ethics.

Responsibilities

    • Design and implement innovative models and tools to manage and monitor market risk, liquidity risk, treasury risk, and default risk etc.
    • Assess, maintain and improve the effectiveness of existing risk management models and tools.
    • Implement regular model performance testing and relevant documentation.
    • Research and analyze quantitative solutions for new business initiatives, using data driven thinking and quantitative analysis methodologies. 

Requirements

    • PhD or Masters in a quantitative discipline including math, physics, statistics, engineering, computer science, financial engineering etc.
    • 6+ years of working experience in trading, data science, quantitative modeling or model validation.
    • Solid programming skills in Python and SQL.
    • Good Knowledge in trading, risk modeling and financial derivatives (e.g. futures and options) are desirable.
    • Strong analytical skills, ability to present complex issues in a clear and concise manner.
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Life @ Crypto.com

Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.
Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.
Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.
Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another.
One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet.
Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up
Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.
Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining

Are you ready to kickstart your future with us?

Benefits

Competitive salary
Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary
Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up
Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.
Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining

Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.


About Crypto.com:

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 80 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.

Learn more at https://crypto.com.

Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.

Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.