Quantitative Researcher - MFT

Delta Exchange
Delta Exchange

India

Posted on Sep 24, 2026
About Delta Exchange:

Delta Exchange is a leading digital asset derivatives exchange founded in 2018. Backed by renowned investors, Delta offers high-performance trading in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins, providing futures, options, and innovative derivatives products with up to 100x leverage. With enterprise-grade security, deep liquidity, and an institutional-grade platform, Delta Exchange serves both retail and institutional clients, accelerating the evolution of the global cryptocurrency financial system.

Position Overview:

Delta Exchange seeks a Quantitative Research Analyst to develop advanced models, analyze crypto markets, and generate insights powering trading strategies and risk management in derivatives. Ideal candidates offer 5-8 years in quantitative research expertise in statistics, time-series analysis, Python/R, and passion for crypto. Join our growing team to drive alpha in volatile markets through backtesting, model deployment, and cross-team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and develop quantitative models to identify trading opportunities in crypto derivatives and spot markets
  • Conduct statistical and econometric analysis on large, complex financial datasets
  • Build and maintain pricing, risk, and forecasting models for derivatives products
  • Work closely with the trading and product teams to test, validate, and implement models in production
  • Leverage programming and data science tools to design and backtest systematic trading strategies
  • Monitor and improve existing models for performance, robustness, and market adaptability
  • Prepare research reports and communicate insights effectively to leadership and trading desks

Requirements

Requirements

  • 5-8 years of experience in quantitative research, trading, financial engineering, or a related role
  • Strong foundation in statistics, probability, econometrics, and financial mathematics
  • Proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB; SQL and big data familiarity is a plus
  • Experience in time-series analysis, stochastic modelling, or machine learning for financial applications
  • Understanding of derivatives pricing (options, futures, swaps) and risk metrics like VaR, Greeks, etc
  • Ability to work with large, high-frequency datasets and extract meaningful insights
  • Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Degree in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering, advanced degrees (MSc/PhD) are a plus

Desirable Skills

  • Prior experience in crypto or digital assets
  • Exposure to algorithmic trading systems and execution strategies
  • Familiarity with C++ or Java for performance-heavy model implementations
  • Knowledge of global financial markets and macroeconomic indicators

Benefits

What We Offer

  • Collaborative remote work environment that allows you to have a work life balance
  • Growth framework that drives fast, continuous improvement
  • Opportunity to learn and collaborate with the leadership team
  • Exciting team offsites and employee engagement activities
  • Competitive compensation and exposure to closely with teams