FINEX Labs - Systematic Digital Asset Investment Management
- Compensation: Equity only, until we secure funding / get profits
- Industry: Asset Management | Quantitative Finance
- Stage: Early-stage institutional investment firm
- Location: Remote (European time zones preferred)
- Positions: 2 Co-Founder roles available - Quantitative Researcher and Quantitative Developer
Company Overview
FINEX Labs is developing institutional-grade systematic investment strategies for digital asset markets. We serve professional investors, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and family offices through sophisticated quantitative trading algorithms and comprehensive technology solutions.
Our research focuses on developing systematic approaches that address the volatility and risk management challenges traditionally associated with digital asset investing. We are building institutional-grade infrastructure and methodologies designed to deliver consistent risk-adjusted returns for professional investors through sophisticated quantitative techniques and rigorous risk controls.
Position 1: Co-Founder - Quantitative Researcher
Role Summary
Lead the development and optimization of systematic investment strategies targeting Sharpe ratios of 2.0+ for institutional digital asset portfolios.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and validate quantitative models exploiting market inefficiencies across cryptocurrency exchanges
- Develop machine learning algorithms for signal generation and systematic alpha generation
- Implement sophisticated risk management frameworks maintaining institutional-grade drawdown controls
- Conduct rigorous backtesting and walk-forward analysis with live trading validation
- Research alternative data sources and market microstructure for enhanced strategy performance
- Create analytical computation libraries supporting systematic trading operations
Required Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Econometrics, or related quantitative field
- Proven experience in quantitative algorithmic trading, preferably in cryptocurrency markets
- Advanced statistical analysis expertise including auto-regression, auto-correlation, and Principal Component Analysis
- Expert-level Python programming with experience in statistical computing and machine learning frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to apply quantitative methods to financial markets with measurable results
Preferred Qualifications
- Educational background from top-tier institutions
- Direct experience creating trading strategies for major cryptocurrency exchanges (Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget)
- Research publications or demonstrable contributions to quantitative finance
- Track record of consistent alpha generation in systematic trading strategies
- Understanding of institutional investment processes and regulatory requirements
Position 2: Co-Founder - Quantitative Developer
Role Summary
Build and maintain institutional-grade technology infrastructure supporting systematic digital asset investment management operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize quantitative trading algorithms leveraging market behavior patterns and statistical techniques
- Develop high-performance trading systems with ultra-low latency execution capabilities
- Design scalable cloud infrastructure for real-time market data processing and analysis
- Implement comprehensive API integrations with major cryptocurrency exchanges
- Build exchange simulators for strategy testing and optimization
- Create robust cybersecurity frameworks and secure technology environments
- Develop professional-grade monitoring, analytics, and institutional reporting platforms
- Oversee technology documentation and system architecture planning
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- Expert programming skills in Python, C++, and Rust with proven financial technology experience
- Extensive experience building high&mid-frequency trading systems and market data infrastructure
- Deep knowledge of cryptocurrency exchange APIs and digital asset market microstructure
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable, reliable financial systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Educational background from leading engineering institutions
- Experience trading strategies for digital assets
- Leadership experience building and managing high-performing technology teams
- Background in cloud infrastructure, data management platforms, and RESTful API development
- Previous experience in financial services or fintech industry
Compensation Structure
- Equity Partnership
- Equity: 20% for each co-founder position
- Vesting Schedule: 4-year term with 25% annual vesting (5% per year)
- Cliff Period: 1-year cliff before initial vesting
- Vesting Frequency: Quarterly vesting schedule (1.25% per quarter after cliff)
Compensation Progression
- Pre-funding Phase: Equity-only partnership during initial development and funding acquisition
- Post-funding Phase: Market-competitive salary plus equity retention upon successful funding
- Performance Incentives: Profit-sharing arrangements aligned with strategy performance and assets under management growth
- Long-term Structure: Institutional-standard compensation plus continued equity participation as business scales
Candidate Profile
Essential Characteristics
- Academic Excellence: Top-tier quantitative or engineering educational background with demonstrated achievement
- Entrepreneurial Commitment: Long-term dedication to building institutional investment management business
- Technical Expertise: Advanced capabilities in systematic investing or high-performance financial technology
- Professional Maturity: Understanding of institutional investor requirements and regulatory compliance standards
- Leadership Potential: Ability to build and manage teams as the business scales to institutional size
Preferred Experience
- Cryptocurrency Markets: Direct experience with digital asset trading and market dynamics
- Quantitative Finance: Proven track record applying mathematical models to financial markets
- Technology Innovation: Experience building scalable technology solutions for financial services
- Institutional Focus: Understanding of professional investor needs and institutional investment processes
Next Steps
Qualified candidates meeting the technical and professional requirements who are committed to building institutional-grade systematic investment management solutions are encouraged to apply.