MLabs · 1 week ago
Quantitative Trading Analyst
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$140K/yr - $300K/yrMLabs is on a mission to democratize access to global markets by enabling anyone with a digital wallet to trade various assets transparently. They are seeking a Quantitative Trading Analyst to architect and upgrade the risk management engine for their trading protocol, focusing on 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
Experience in quantitative trading or risk management
Strong understanding of financial derivatives and risk metrics
Proficiency in statistical analysis and mathematical modeling
Experience with backtesting and developing risk management systems
Familiarity with blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi)
Ability to design and implement stochastic simulations
Strong programming skills in relevant languages (e.g., Python, R, etc.)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience with on-chain trading systems
Knowledge of traditional finance (TradFi) and its integration with DeFi
Familiarity with AMM (Automated Market Maker) logic
Experience in developing funding rate models and open interest caps
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