Senior Event-Driven Researcher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Taiwan, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Enhance the firm's comprehension of event-driven scenarios by creating in-depth, context-rich insights that provide a competitive informational advantage over the market. You will manage situations comprehensively, keeping an updated perspective as facts and narratives progress.

• Observe and analyze new information as it arises, exercising discernment to differentiate between significant signals and irrelevant noise, and clearly articulate what is impactful, what is not, and how it alters the decision-making framework and probability assessments.

• Early identification of actionable, asymmetric opportunities, rooted in a thorough understanding of the situation rather than reactive judgment.

• Contribute to the enhancement of the firm’s research capabilities, collaborating with engineering to design tools and workflows that align with our event-driven trading approach.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in **information and flows-driven research or trading**, ideally within a top-tier buy-side or proprietary trading context.

• Proven capability to function effectively in **event-driven environments**, where outcomes hinge on the interpretation of incomplete information, incentives, and changing situations rather than fixed fundamentals.

• Comfortable engaging with a **broad spectrum of event-driven scenarios**, demonstrating intellectual curiosity and the capacity to swiftly form conviction across varied topics.

• Extensive experience in crypto is not mandatory, but you should exhibit a genuine intellectual curiosity about the field and a credible plan for rapid learning.

• **Successful backgrounds typically include** roles in macro, emerging markets, foreign exchange, commodities, event-driven or special situations research, and other settings where information flow, positioning, and timing are critical.

• **Less suitable backgrounds may involve** highly systematic or delta-neutral strategies, and positions primarily focused on long-only fundamental analysis rather than events and decision-making under uncertainty.

• Desired Attributes

• - Capability to delve into details when necessary, while maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the situation and its implications.

• - Ability to maintain and adjust coherent views as circumstances evolve.

• - Comfort with rigorous discussions, constructive challenges, and effective collaboration across research, trading, and engineering teams.

• - Strong intrinsic drive to become an outstanding, top-tier researcher.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.