Head of ML – Head of Quant Research, Crypto Trading

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Serbia, +5 more countries.

📋 Description

• Assume complete responsibility for the research pipeline, model architecture, signal generation, and risk thresholds.

• Create, backtest, and implement successful machine-learning models and quantitative trading strategies.

• Enhance execution algorithms and improve the performance of live strategies.

• Expand the capital under management.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quantitative researchers and developers.

• Manage and operate an existing production machine learning trading system with capital under management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Data Science from a leading university (MIPT, HSE, MSU, SPbSU, ITMO, YSDA, or equivalent international institutions).

• Strong background in probability, statistics, linear algebra, and algorithms.

• Proficiency in Python (NumPy, Numba).

• Experience with PyTorch or JAX for the Machine Learning track, or advanced backtesting/quantitative modeling frameworks for the Quant track.

• Demonstrated success in developing profitable machine learning models or quantitative trading strategies in production environments.

• Background in crypto, high-frequency trading, or algorithmic trading is a plus.

• Familiarity with C++ is advantageous.

• Experience in competitive programming, accomplishments on Kaggle, or publications in top-tier journals are beneficial.

• English proficiency at A2+ level; internal team communication is conducted in Russian; fluency in spoken English is not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Attractive fixed salary.

• Profit and Loss share (subject to individual agreement).

• Direct impact on risk limits, capital allocation, and the research agenda.

• Option for remote work or office presence in Serbia.

• Official contracting through Dubai or Serbia.