Quantitative Analyst, CoinDesk Indices (Contract)

CoinDesk is the most trusted media, events, indices and data company for the global crypto economy. Since 2013, CoinDesk Media has led the story of the future of money and investing, illuminating the transformation in society and culture that comes with it. Our award-winning team of journalists delivers news and unparalleled insights that bring transparency, comprehension and context. CoinDesk Events gathers the global crypto, blockchain and Web3 communities at annual events such as Consensus, the world’s largest and longest-running crypto festival. CoinDesk Indices offers expertise in digital asset indices, data and research to educate and empower investors. For more information on CoinDesk media and events, please visit http://coindesk.com [coindesk.com] and for breaking headlines, data and indices visit http://coindeskmarkets.com [coindeskmarkets.com]

In November 2023, CoinDesk was acquired by the Bullish group, owner of Bullish, a regulated, digital assets exchange. For more information on Bullish, please visit https://bullish.com . CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary with an editorial committee to protect journalistic independence.

Reports To

Director, Index Governance

About CoinDesk Indices

CoinDesk Indices (CDI) is a leading provider of digital asset indices and data, serving as the industry standard for institutional investors since 2014. As an independent subsidiary of Bullish, CoinDesk Indices provides regulated and transparent benchmark solutions that power investment products globally. With a commitment to the highest standards of benchmark administration, CDI adheres to principles set by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and is BMR-compliant in the UK.

The Opportunity

CoinDesk Indices Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the development, maintenance, and analysis of our digital asset indices. You will utilize your expertise in quantitative methods, programming, and financial markets to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our benchmarks, which are trusted by leading financial institutions worldwide.

This is a contract position that will be required to work onsite from our NYC office located near Union Square.

What You’ll Do

• Index Maintenance: Maintain single and multi-digital asset indices, including overseeing daily validations and monitoring as well as performing index reconstitutions using Python. Troubleshoot and address production related issues, identifying root cause and recommending operational improvements to prevent future occurrences.
• Index Development: Assist with the development, backtesting and validation of new digital asset indices and responsible for productionizing and integrating new indices into calculation systems and processes.
• Quantitative Analysis: Monitor and interpret digital asset token events and assist with the classification of tokens. Review and perform analysis on existing indices to support potential modifications to methodologies.
• Data Management: Work with large, complex datasets, including time series data, to ensure data quality and integrity through rigorous surveillance and processing.
• Model Validation: Oversee and run validation models to test new and existing quantitative models, ensuring their reliability and validity.
• Research and Innovation: Stay current with academic and industry research to inform new index ideas and methodologies.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with engineers to define technical requirements and test new releases. Address client inquiries and troubleshoot issues related to index data and methodologies. Clearly and effectively communicate complex quantitative concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all operational processes, controls, and index methodologies.
  
  

What You Have

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a quantitative developer or in a similar quantitative role, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages, particularly Python. Familiarity with SQL is also highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of mathematics and statistics, including concepts like time-series analysis.
• Knowledge of financial markets, derivatives, and financial instruments.
• Experience working with large datasets, including data cleaning, processing, and analysis.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with digital assets and blockchain technology is a significant plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

In an effort to attract, retain, develop and promote the most qualified individuals, CoinDesk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status/service, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This mandate governs all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, training, education, social and recreation programs, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits.

ACCOMMODATION

CoinDesk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@coindesk.com and let us know the nature of your request.