--- title: 'Senior Quantitative Researcher at Swissblock' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-quantitative-researcher-swissblock-baar-qds17ts3vkpy' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-13' --- # Senior Quantitative Researcher at Swissblock - **Company:** Swissblock - **Location:** Baar, Switzerland - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2024-10-18 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/swissblock/9ada630b-ae52-4a78-b3d9-12fb545c6a43 ## Job description Swissblock Technologies is a private investment firm dedicated to pioneering cryptocurrency integration with cross-asset investing. Applying a quantitative view to financial markets, we manage systematic multi-strategy portfolios of digital and traditional assets. Our Systematic Crypto Group transforms market insights into robust algorithmic investment strategies, trading fully automated on our prop trading infrastructure. We are dedicated to a collaborative, non-siloed environment with shared incentives, where each member can directly shape the team’s and company's future. This role can based from anywhere in Switzerland. ## Responsibilities and Objectives Quantitative Researchers in our Systematic Crypto Group have the opportunity to drive the research process from ideation to final implementation, ultimately specialising according to individual strengths and preferences. This will involve: - Analyse the crypto ecosystems to uncover the fundamental dynamics that drive price and risk formation. - Utilise advanced statistical techniques on both traditional and crypto-specific data sets. - Conceptualised and enhanced monetisation systems for trading signals and other market anomalies. - Implement, backtest, and deploy algorithmic trading strategies within a live trading environment. - Monitor live strategy performance and integrate insights into the research loop. - Participate in the development of our research agenda based on research findings and ideas. ## Skills and Talents - Advanced degree in a highly quantitative field. - Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail; ability to maintain a pragmatic mindset. - Passion for traditional and crypto markets; driven to model the underlying market dynamics. - Ability to conduct data-driven research focused on solving real-world problems. - Dedication to continuous learning and making an impact; willingness to question the status quo. - Ability to effectively summarise and clearly communicate research results. - Prior exposure to quantitative research (preferably in digital assets). - Proficiency in Python and experience in using statistical packages Culture Swissblock Technologies offers an exciting and diverse environment with flat hierarchies and excellent peers. We are a profitable company with a culture based on responsibility and merit. Empowerment of each individual team member is a key value reflected in our career dynamics, which continuously grow with the business. In addition to a modern office in Baar, Switzerland – flexibility to work remotely within Switzerland – we propose a competitive compensation package, an annual bonus, 25 days of annual leave, progressive social benefits, and engaging company events. ## About Swissblock ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Swissblock is a private wealth manager that simplifies the crypto landscape by providing actionable insights and metrics, combining robust algorithmic trading with cross-asset market analysis. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped/Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Baar, Zug, Switzerland - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Yann Allemann, Andy Pavia, Marco Di Cecco, Luca D'Agostino ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Investment Management, Cryptocurrency, Financial Technology - **Target customers**: B2B (Private Wealth Management), Institutional investors - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Our mission is to lead crypto and cross-asset investing... to decode the complexities of the market, offering actionable insights for informed decision-making." ## Products & Services - **Swissblock Insights Platform**: A data-driven platform offering real-time, actionable market insights and metrics correlating crypto-specific phenomena with global macro effects. - **Algorithmic Trading Infrastructure**: A systematic approach combining robust algorithmic trading with exhaustive cross-asset market analysis to identify opportunities. - **Private Wealth Management**: Tailored investment services for clients navigating the crypto landscape, applying scientific rigor to financial decision-making. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company) - **Key Metric**: 35 employees; headcount distributed across 10 countries (primarily Switzerland, Poland, UK, Portugal, Germany) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors publicly disclosed (appears bootstrapped); key partners include Glassnode (4 alumni sourced from), Accenture, SAP, J.P. Morgan (alumni destinations) - **Growth Signals**: Active job postings (2 roles currently open); +100% monthly growth in job postings; 10,763 LinkedIn followers (+1.4% monthly growth); talent sources include major firms like Standard Chartered, Accenture, SAP, Glassnode ## Competitive Advantages - **Scientific rigor**: Founders bring expertise from Ferrari Formula 1 engineering (Marco Di Cecco, Andy Pavia) and mechanical engineering/economics (Yann Allemann), applying advanced modeling and data science to finance. - **Cross-asset focus**: Uniquely bridges crypto and traditional finance through macro-economic analysis, positioning crypto as a key player in broader financial markets. - **Longevity**: Operating since 2018 (pre-bull run), with a refined framework "over years of optimization." - **Talent density**: Team of 35 with strong technical (30%) and research (16%) departments; high concentration of senior/leadership roles. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Expanding algorithmic trading capabilities; branching crypto insights into cross-asset analysis; scaling the team while maintaining a lean, agile structure. - **Direction for growth**: Positioning crypto within the larger world of finance; driving transformation through data-driven strategies; hiring senior engineering and quantitative research talent to strengthen trading infrastructure. ## Why Work Here - **Culture highlights**: Dynamic, collaborative, and agile environment; team of diverse backgrounds from scientific, mathematical, and algorithmic disciplines; emphasis on ownership and solving complex problems. - **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Hybrid and fully remote options available; "over the past 6 years we have perfected office and remote work, to combine the strengths of both setups." Flexible working hours promoted (8-hour days, 40-hour weeks). - **Notable perks**: - Competitive compensation packages - 25 days paid vacation + local public holidays - New, spacious modern office in Baar/Zug (described as "James-Bond / Star Trek interior style") with free coffee, tea, drinks, fruits, snacks - Subsidized half-fare public transport ticket + free parking - Full social security contributions for supplementary accident insurance (UVGZ) and daily sickness allowance (KTG) - Pension fund covering full base salary (not just BVG minimum) - International team spanning 10 countries with English as working language - **Engineering culture**: Heavy emphasis on scientific rigor, algorithmic trading, and data science; 30% of staff in technical roles; strong CTO (Imre Vincze) and Chief Data Science (Marco Di Cecco) leadership. ## Sources 1. [swissblock.net/culture](https://swissblock.net/culture) 2. [swissblock.net/team](https://swissblock.net/team) 3. [linkedin.com/company/swissblock-technologies](https://linkedin.com/company/swissblock-technologies) 4. [jobs.lever.co/swissblock](https://jobs.lever.co/swissblock) 5. [builtin.com/company/swissblock-technologies](https://builtin.com/company/swissblock-technologies) 6. 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