Quantitative Researcher

About Us

Diaman Partners is a leading Crypto Asset Management firm operating at the intersection of quantitative research and financial markets. We design systematic strategies for digital assets with institutional discipline and technological depth.

The Role

We are expanding our research team and looking for a high-potential Quant Researcher ready to grow into a long-term strategic role within the firm. This is an opportunity to enter early in a high-growth quantitative asset management firm, building the models that are shaping the future of Digital Asset Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop quantitative strategies on digital assets
• Research alpha signals and portfolio construction methodologies
• Build and optimize backtesting frameworks
• Work on risk modeling and performance attribution
• Contribute to systematic trading research and innovation

You will work directly with senior portfolio managers and researchers, accelerating your exposure to real capital allocation decisions.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering
• Experience in using Machine Learning frameworks applied to time series or data
• Ability to formalize assumptions and translate real-world problems into rigorous models
• Excellent command of Python and its scientific ecosystem (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn; PyTorch or similar a plus)
• Hands-on experience with data analysis, statistical modeling, and strategy backtesting (academic projects or personal work also welcome)
• Understanding of core concepts in risk management and portfolio construction
• 0–3 years of experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience

Nice to Have

• Experience with parallelization and distributed computing (e.g., multiprocessing, GPU acceleration)
• Experience with high-frequency datasets or big data environments
• Familiarity with crypto market microstructure (centralized exchanges and DeFi, order books, funding rates)
• Research publications, open-source contributions, or a demonstrable GitHub portfolio
• Experience with data infrastructure (SQL, exchange APIs)

Qualities We Value

• Genuine interest in digital assets and financial markets
• Intellectual curiosity and methodological rigor
• Comfort with probabilistic thinking, uncertainty, and a strong focus on model robustness

What We Offer

• Initial gross annual salary: €30,000 – €60,000, depending on experience
• Direct exposure to live quantitative strategies
• Structured growth path in research and portfolio management
• Merit-based advancement
• Potential long-term path toward equity participation in the company, subject to separate terms to be agreed

We are building partners, not employees.

Selection Process

The selection consists of three interviews, assessing respectively the candidate's finance knowledge, programming skills, and personal attitude.

Why Join Diaman Partners?

Because crypto asset management is still in its structural growth phase. Because quantitative finance is redefining capital allocation. Because joining early means compounding your impact. This role is designed for someone who does not want a static career path, but wants to grow into leadership within a quantitative investment firm. If you are looking to accelerate, learn fast, and eventually build equity in what you help create — we should talk.

Location and Start Date

Location: Ta' Xbiex, Malta. Start date: Flexible.