Keyrock

Quantitative Analyst Intern

Keyrock

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Entry Level

Tech Stack

NumpyPandasPythonRustSQL

About the role

  • Scalable Quant Infrastructure: Assist in the development of modular Python-based libraries (utilizing Pandas, NumPy, and Polars) to standardize performance metrics and unify global trading data.
  • Strategy Forensics: Perform deep-dive statistical analysis on trade-level data to decompose PnL drivers, isolate alpha decay, and identify execution drag or "toxic flow."
  • Perp DEX Optimization: Analyze the incentive structures and market-making programs of leading protocols (e.g., Hyperliquid/HIP-3, Paradex, Lighter). You will help optimize our participation to maximize protocol rewards and capital efficiency.
  • Operational Intelligence: Build and maintain automated workflows that convert raw L1/L2 order book data into actionable insights for the Trading and Investment Committees.
  • Market Monitoring: Proactively track market microstructure signals and portfolio exposures to highlight emerging risks and identify underutilized liquidity opportunities.

Requirements

  • Recent or upcoming graduate from a top university in financial engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related quantitative field.
  • Technical Proficiency: You have a solid foundation in Python (specifically for data science) and SQL. Exposure to Rust or a strong desire to learn it is highly valued.
  • Mathematical Rigor: Strong academic background in a quantitative field (Math, Physics, CS, or Financial Engineering). You are comfortable with probability, statistics, and linear algebra applied to real-world trading.
  • "Skin in the Game": You aren't just a theorist. You have a track record of running automated or semi-automated strategies—be it funding arbitrage, cash & carry, or delta-neutral market-making.
  • Domain Expertise: You have a working knowledge of traditional equity market structure but are a "DeFi native" at heart, with an understanding of Perpetual DEX dynamics and on-chain mechanics.
  • High-Stakes Agility: You thrive in fast-paced environments, can manage multiple workstreams, and have the "owner mindset" to see projects through to completion.
  • Communication: Fluency in English is a must; the ability to explain complex technical concepts simply is even better.
Benefits
  • Ability to work from our vibrant London or Brussels offices in a hybrid set-up.
  • Company and team wide offsites.
  • A global, collaborative and tech-driven environment.
  • Autonomy & Impact - our flat structure means you can contribute your ideas from day one and help shape the foundation that will power Keyrock’s future business.
  • Culture of Excellence - we value nimbleness, drive for success, owner mentality and collaboration.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonPandasNumPyPolarsSQLRustprobabilitystatisticslinear algebraautomated trading strategies
Soft Skills
high-stakes agilitycommunicationowner mindsetability to manage multiple workstreams