Quantitative Researcher - Crypto Options

About TMGMAs a leader in the CFD trading landscape, TMGM offers an all-encompassing trading platform that spans stocks, commodities, indices, and currencies. We are dedicated to cultivating a culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and excellence, ensuring our clients enjoy unmatched trading experiences while remaining compliant with regulatory standards.Ab…

Join IMC Trading as a talented Quantitative Microstructure Analyst in our dynamic Performance team located in Sydney. In this role, you will collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to address complex challenges ranging from optimizing exchange connectivity and analyzing application performance to designing robust systems capable of managing vast quantities of data. If you thrive on solving difficult problems, this position is for you.Your Core Responsibilities:Conduct in-depth analysis of terabytes of network data to uncover patterns, validate hypotheses, and enhance system performance.Optimize, troubleshoot, and continuously tune our entire trading environment to boost the efficiency of our low-latency trading systems across financial exchanges.Analyze time series data from exchange network captures.Create, develop, test, and implement clean, reusable code.Collaborate closely with traders and other technology teams to promote global perspectives, information sharing, and sustainable, long-term solutions.Expand IMC's knowledge base to foster a comprehensive understanding of exchange infrastructure and protocols.Guide critical investment decisions by analyzing intricate technical issues independently.

About TMGMAt TMGM, we lead the way in the CFD trading sector, offering an extensive trading platform that encompasses stocks, commodities, indices, and currencies. Our commitment to integrity, innovation, and excellence ensures that our clients enjoy unmatched trading experiences while fully complying with regulatory standards.About the RoleWe are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in risk management. Therefore, we are seeking a skilled Trading Operations Analyst to enhance and oversee our risk management policies and procedures. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our dealing and liquidity teams to evaluate and manage operational risks, safeguarding the stability and integrity of our trading environment.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and refine risk management policies and procedures within the assigned risk jurisdiction.Work in tandem with the dealing and liquidity teams to effectively assess and mitigate operational risks.Act as a technical liaison for stakeholders and various departments, providing clear and concise responses to complex inquiries.Utilize and manage trading platforms such as MT4/5, adjusting settings to align with operational needs and risk thresholds.Lead and execute operational projects aimed at enhancing risk management frameworks and procedures. QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field.A minimum of 2 years of experience in risk management, particularly within the CFD or financial services sector.Familiarity with trading platforms such as MT4/5 and cTrader is preferred.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards pertinent to CFD trading.BenefitsCelebrate your milestones! Enjoy generous anniversary gifts that increase with your years of service.Be part of a vibrant workplace culture with exciting team-building activities that foster collaboration and camaraderie.Focus on your health! Access our Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for a range of health and wellness needs.Invest in your future! Access annual training opportunities tailored to advance your career.

ABOUT IMC: At IMC, we are a dynamic trading firm driven by technology, committed to attracting the best talent in the industry. Our focus is on innovation and the pursuit of excellence. ABOUT THE ROLE: As a prominent global trading organization, IMC fuses advanced technology, quantitative research, and state-of-the-art machine learning to enhance market efficiency. In this role, you will be at the forefront of data science, financial markets, and algorithmic trading, addressing real-world problems that influence our trading strategies. This internship program offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in quantitative research, complemented by structured learning, engaging project work, and mentorship from experienced IMC professionals. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Engage in a comprehensive training program covering trading principles, options theory, statistical modeling, and machine learning methodologies. Confront a significant research challenge—whether it’s creating new predictive models, optimizing current strategies, or utilizing alternative data for actionable insights. Analyze extensive financial and market datasets to uncover patterns and develop quantitative models that enhance our trading decisions. Collaborate closely with traders, researchers, and engineers in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating setting. Present your research outcomes through detailed reports and presentations, gaining exposure to both technical and non-technical audiences. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: In-depth knowledge of trading, market structure, and quantitative research methodologies. Practical experience with data science techniques and programming in Python. Real-time problem-solving skills in a high-frequency trading environment. Ability to effectively communicate research findings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

About Akuna: Akuna Capital is a pioneering trading firm that emphasizes teamwork, advanced technology, and data-driven automation solutions. We excel in providing liquidity as an options market maker, committed to delivering competitive quotes for both buying and selling. To achieve this, we design and implement our own low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models. At Akuna, we embrace a flat organizational structure where the best ideas triumph. Founded by Andrew Killion and his partners in Sydney, Akuna opened its first office in 2011 in Chicago, the heart of the derivatives industry. Today, we proudly operate additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore, and London. Your Role as a Quantitative Researcher: We are seeking a skilled Quantitative Researcher specializing in Machine Learning to join our Quantitative Trading and Research team, comprised of mathematicians, statisticians, and technologists. This team scientifically creates trading strategies by integrating quantitative expertise with a sophisticated understanding of derivatives and financial markets. In this role, you will: Develop trading strategies utilizing statistical and machine learning algorithms. Design, conduct, and analyze experiments to deepen your understanding of derivatives and financial markets. Establish metrics for evaluating strategy execution and perform post-trade analysis. Create and implement optimization algorithms for portfolio construction. Develop quantitative models that describe market behavior. Advance current initiatives and explore new research opportunities.

Join The Trade Desk as a Trading Specialist and immerse yourself in the dynamic world of digital advertising. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with clients to optimize their trading strategies and ensure they achieve their advertising goals. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating our cutting-edge platform, delivering actionable insights, and driving campaign performance.

Join IMC Trading as we embark on an exciting expansion journey throughout the Asia-Pacific region! We are seeking skilled ETF Traders to spearhead our growth into new markets. The ideal candidate will possess a robust track record in trading ETFs across at least one major APAC market, including China. This is a unique chance to significantly influence IMC's ETF operations. You will enjoy the autonomy to make impactful decisions, backed by state-of-the-art technology, and witness your innovative ideas yield tangible outcomes in real-world markets. At IMC, you will be part of a vibrant and collaborative trading team that excels in innovation, analytical rigor, and teamwork. We believe in competing and succeeding as a unit, promoting the free exchange of ideas across various disciplines, desks, and offices. Collaborating closely with quantitative researchers, software engineers, and hardware specialists, you will identify opportunities, enhance performance, and expand our ETF offerings in the APAC region.

Stay Connected with IMC Trading After ICLR 2026 IMC Trading welcomes interest from attendees at ICLR 2026. Completing our brief form is not a formal job application, but it helps us keep in touch and consider your profile for future roles. After the conference, our team will review submissions and reach out if your background matches upcoming opportunities. Locations Amsterdam, Netherlands Chicago, United States Hong Kong, Hong Kong Mumbai, India New York, United States Sydney, Australia We look forward to staying in contact and exploring how you might contribute at IMC Trading.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm that thrives on collaboration and innovation. We focus on leveraging advanced technology, data-driven solutions, and automation to excel as an options market maker, providing competitive quotes for buying and selling. Our commitment to this mission drives us to design and implement proprietary low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models. At Akuna, we nurture a flat organizational structure where the best ideas prevail.Founded in Sydney by Andrew Killion and his partners, Akuna launched its first office in 2011 in Chicago, the epicenter of the derivatives market and options trading. Today, we proudly serve clients from our offices in Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore, and London.

Join our dynamic team at System Canada Technologies as a JAVA Trading System Developer, where you will play a critical role in designing and implementing innovative trading solutions. Your expertise in Java development will help us enhance our trading platforms, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and scalable.

Role Overview Red Bull GmbH is hiring a Trade Marketing Manager for Catering and Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) in Sydney. This position centers on building and executing marketing strategies that connect with customers and increase brand presence in a competitive space. What You Will Do Develop marketing plans tailored to the Catering and QSR sectors Work closely with sales teams to strengthen product offerings Support initiatives that improve consumer experiences and brand visibility

Role Overview NBCUniversal Media is looking for a Senior Trade Marketing Executive to support growth across Australia and New Zealand. This Sydney-based role focuses on building brand awareness and improving sales performance through targeted trade marketing efforts. What You Will Do Work with teams across the business to plan and deliver trade marketing strategies tailored to key audiences in the ANZ region. Analyze market trends to identify new opportunities and inform decision-making. Manage promotional campaigns from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with brand goals. Monitor and optimize trade spend to achieve strong return on investment. Impact This position plays a central part in strengthening NBCUniversal’s brand presence and driving results in the competitive Australian and New Zealand markets.

Anduril Industries, a leading defense technology firm, is on a mission to revolutionize military capabilities through innovative technologies. We are seeking a skilled International Trade Compliance Leader to establish a premier trade compliance program for the EMEA/APAC regions. This role demands expertise in U.S. and international export control laws, driving compliance strategies to facilitate the development of dual-use and defense technologies. You will collaborate with engineering, program management, and senior leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, while proactively managing controls for various platforms. Join us in our commitment to advancing military technology swiftly and effectively.

At The Trade Desk, we are pioneers in developing technology that is transforming the landscape of digital advertising. Our mission is to enhance the open internet ecosystem through ethical and intelligent advertising practices.Our platform manages over 1 trillion queries daily, functioning around the clock across various continents and data centers. We process vast amounts of data, delivering actionable insights and measurable results.As a Software Engineer II, you will take ownership of the entire development process, designing, building, and implementing impactful, data-driven systems that influence decisions for advertisers worldwide. We foster a culture of trust, empathy, collaboration, and shared ownership, empowering every team member to make a significant impact.We believe that exceptional systems arise from teams that trust each other, value quality craftsmanship, and take responsibility for their creations.ABOUT THE ROLE:The Measurement Upper Funnel engineering team operates out of the APAC region, with members located in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Sydney. Our Product Manager is based on the West Coast, and we engage in a brief daily virtual standup to maintain sync. Our team is intentionally distributed, leveraging asynchronous communication and video conferencing to stay connected.Our technology team is highly productive, enjoying a collaborative work environment that engages in the end-to-end delivery of scalable tech solutions. We embrace a 'build it, ship it, own it' mentality. Our teams are encouraged to select the best tools and technologies for their projects. We operate in a multi-cloud setting and are transitioning towards a microservices architecture.We utilize technologies such as .Net/.Net Core, JavaScript (React), gRPC, REST APIs, Docker containers, and Kubernetes for our client-facing products. Our backend big data processing is powered by Apache Spark and Flink.Our engineers are end-to-end owners, involved in every phase of product development — from design and implementation to deployment and monitoring — delivering genuine value to our clients. We navigate a broad and evolving tech landscape, including Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitLab, Bamboo, SonarQube, AWS, Azure, Aliyun, Databricks, and databases like SQL Server, Vertica, and ClickHouse.We actively seek out new technologies and AI-driven tools that enhance our efficiency, embracing pragmatic innovation as our projects evolve.Quality is fundamental to all we create. We prioritize code reviews, automated testing, robust deployment pipelines, metrics, and continuous monitoring to ensure scalability and reliability.Our engineers make an impact beyond code through mentorship, teaching, and leadership, contributing to a vibrant and dynamic team culture.

At Jump Trading Group, we are dedicated to achieving excellence in research and innovation. We harness the talents of exceptional individuals in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to explore scientific boundaries, push beyond them, and apply groundbreaking research to the global financial markets. Our distinctive culture thrives on continuous innovation, requiring fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a competitive spirit. We believe in collective success and unlocking individual talents through collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, our research outcomes contribute to more than just superior risk-adjusted returns—we develop, design, and implement technologies that transform our world, support startups across various industries, and collaborate with leading global research organizations and universities to tackle pressing challenges.The Tech Services Office Support Technician will play a crucial role in maintaining Jump’s Infrastructure, ensuring operational stability, integrity, and efficiency through automation. This position offers the chance to engage with cutting-edge global infrastructure while collaborating closely with local teams in our rapidly growing office. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fully automated, agile environment and continuously seek improvement opportunities. Prepare for daily challenges in Jump's fast-paced, innovative, and diverse workplace.

Join The Trade Desk as a Senior Software Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge technology that powers the advertising ecosystem. Collaborate with a talented team to design, build, and maintain high-performance software solutions that drive the success of our clients.

The Platform Engineering division at IMC Trading is dedicated to enhancing the productivity of technology teams by offering self-service tools, comprehensive documentation, and robust support. This team is tasked with the design, construction, and upkeep of the foundational runtime platforms essential for IMC's software applications. Our mission is to optimize development workflows, create a consistent technical framework globally, and provide teams with the resources they need to innovate effectively.As a global entity, Platform Engineering serves as a crucial link between the technical demands of application development and the operational challenges of deploying and maintaining these applications in live environments. Our goal is to reduce friction and ensure that engineering teams can function seamlessly, driving our initiatives forward.We are currently seeking a dynamic and dedicated Site Reliability Engineer who will be pivotal in enhancing and optimizing our developer services infrastructure. You will become part of a highly skilled team that supports a range of critical systems, including source control, continuous integration pipelines, and observability tools, all integral to the stability and performance of our trading platforms.

WHO WE AREThe Trade Desk is a leading global technology company dedicated to enhancing the Internet through principled and intelligent advertising strategies. Our robust platform handles over 1 trillion queries daily, operating at an unparalleled scale.We pride ourselves on fostering an award-winning culture built on trust, empathy, collaboration, and ownership. By transcending traditional boundaries, we work better together, maximizing our collective potential.If you are passionate about tackling complex challenges at scale and want to join a globally-connected team where your efforts will have a significant impact, we want to hear from you!Discover why The Trade Desk has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Technology.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are on the lookout for a Senior Database Engineer to collaborate closely with our engineering teams, ensuring seamless execution of database-related activities. You will relish the opportunity to investigate database issues, enhance performance, and evaluate best practices to ensure optimal functionality across our platform.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGProviding daily support and maintenance for Microsoft SQL Server 2019/2022 databases within our platform.Managing administration, design, performance analysis, support, proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, recoverability, failover, security, and installation.Resolving complex performance issues and developing proactive measures and trend analyses.Investigating user-reported problems and issues.Monitoring database events and continuously enhancing system performance through troubleshooting and tuning.Collaborating with engineering teams to automate reactive procedures and ensure rapid responses to database challenges.Conducting database code reviews and enforcing best practices.Designing and developing proactive tools and strategies to optimize performance and support platform scalability.Maintaining database configurations in line with established best practices.Designing and implementing systems, policies, and procedures for backup and disaster recovery.Monitoring ongoing capacity and implementing design and architectural improvements to boost global availability.Installing upgrades and patches to existing systems.

Role Overview Xero is looking for an analytical Insights Analyst to join the team in Sydney (45 Clarence St). This role focuses on using data to inform strategic decisions and improve business operations. What You Will Do Analyze data to uncover trends and patterns that impact business outcomes Develop clear, actionable reports for stakeholders across the company Collaborate with teams from different functions to support data-driven projects Help translate complex findings into practical recommendations Location This position is based in Sydney at 45 Clarence St.