MLabs · 12 hours ago
Quantitative Trading Analyst
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $300K/yrMLabs is on a mission to democratize access to global markets through innovative trading solutions. They are seeking a Quantitative Trading Analyst to architect and enhance the risk management engine for their protocol, bridging traditional finance and decentralized finance market structures.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainIT Management
Responsibilities
Risk Engine Architecture: Architect and backtest core parameters, including maintenance margins, liquidation thresholds, and insurance fund models across diverse asset classes
Mechanism Design: Optimize mathematical models for funding rates, open interest caps, and AMM logic to mitigate toxic arbitrage and maintain market equilibrium
Stress Testing: Develop stochastic simulations to verify protocol solvency against extreme market volatility and 'black swan' events
System Optimization: Analyze post-trade data to identify inefficiencies in oracle or margining systems and engineer quantitative fixes
TradFi-to-DeFi Integration: Adapt sophisticated derivative pricing models (VaR, Greeks) into gas-efficient logic suitable for on-chain execution
Qualification
Required
Quantitative Fluency: Advanced background in Mathematics, Statistics, or Financial Engineering, with expert proficiency in Python (pandas, numpy, scipy)
Dual-Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of both TradFi derivatives (Futures pricing, options theory) and DeFi primitives (AMMs, Perpetual DEXs)
Risk Systems Experience: Proven track record of building or auditing risk engines, margin models, or liquidation systems in HFT or DeFi environments
Market Microstructure: In-depth knowledge of the economics between liquidity providers and takers, including inventory risk, spreads, and credit
Data Proficiency: Strong experience using SQL for complex data querying and analysis
Preferred
Experience with RWA markets (Commodities, FX) and their specific volatility profiles
Familiarity with smart contract constraints (Solidity/EVM) to ensure models are implementable on-chain
Experience with on-chain oracles (Chainlink, Pyth) and an understanding of latency and stale-data risks
Benefits
High-tier salary plus tokens and equity
Flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities
The opportunity to redefine how the world trades traditional assets via decentralized infrastructure
Company
MLabs
MLabs is an IT company that specializes in offering blockchain, full-stack development, functional programming, and AI solutions.
Founded in 2018
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase