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Quant (DeFi)

Arrakis aims to disrupt the current market-making industry by providing the infrastructure to enable every project in the world that wants to launch a token to benefit from non-custodial, trust-less, and automated on-chain market-making strategies. We believe in a world where every organization, from a small startup to a large enterprise, will be tokenized and traded on-chain. For this world, Arrakis is building the tools to create the necessary liquidity to enable this token economy to rival and out-compete the traditional financial industry.

As a Quantitative Analyst at Arrakis, you will drive our liquidity provisioning strategies, develop quantitative analyses of on-chain trading activities and own client relationships to deliver tailored market-making services. You'll also work with our business development team on client onboarding, account management and enhance our quantitative algorithms with the core development team. Your contributions will be vital in establishing Arrakis as the leading decentralised market-making protocol.

What you’ll accomplish

Working with some of the leading DeFi projects in web3 to strengthen their on-chain liquidity
Keep ahead of the latest developments in quantitative finance, blockchain technology, and Web3 innovations to continuously refine and adapt our market making strategies (e.g. upcoming migration to UniswapV4) to maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving web3 market-making industry
Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with software engineers, data scientists and business development representatives to refine, enhance and develop the best market making service to our clients
Own customer relationships and provide excellent client service by monitoring the ongoing market-making activities and respond to custom client requests
Perform data analysis and design Analytics dashboards with on-chain data

Our ideal candidate has:

At least 2 years professional experience in Trading, Quantitative Finance, Market Making (preferred)
Experience in Quantitative analysis and Data Science preferably on-chain data / DeFi
Web3 native using DeFi protocols every day/week
Experience working with JavaScript / TypeScript, SQL, Rust
Bonus: Rust, Dune Analytics
Some experience with hands on software development in a quantitative finance environment
Comfortable in fast-paced environments and having ambitious targets
Excellent communication skills being able to engage in client relationship management and communication
Well-organised with strong time management skills and a proactive personality
Bonus: Experience working in a successful DeFi protocol

Join an amazing team of industry veterans focused on revolutionising web3 market making, collaborating with major projects like MakerDAO, Uniswap, Aave, Lido, operating fully remotely with members spanning Zug, Paris, New York, Berlin supported by world-class investors including Uniswap Labs, Robot Ventures, Accel, Longhash, and more.

What we offer:

Competitive salary
SPICE token package
Work remotely or with the Founders in person, in Switzerland
Chance to travel the world to go to exciting events, connecting with key industry players
Join amazing in-person offsites all over the world

Average salary estimate

$100000 / YEARLY (est.)

min

max

$80000K

$120000K

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What You Should Know About Quant (DeFi), Arrakis Finance

As a Quant at Arrakis, you'll step into a groundbreaking role that goes beyond traditional market-making. Your journey will be all about propelling the DeFi space into exciting new territory, allowing every organization to launch and trade tokens with ease and security. Here, your creativity and analytical prowess will shine as you drive liquidity provisioning strategies and perform insightful quantitative analyses of on-chain trading activities. Don’t worry, you won’t be navigating uncharted waters alone; you’ll collaborate with talented business developers, engineers, and data scientists to refine our offerings and ensure top-notch market-making services for our clients. Your unique skills will be essential in establishing Arrakis as a go-to protocol in the decentralized finance market. You’ll also take charge of client relationships, enhancing our services based on their specific needs—flexing your communication skills to ensure every interaction is exceptional. With at least 2 years under your belt in trading or quantitative finance, your expertise in on-chain data and DeFi protocols will set you apart. You'll stay ahead of the curve on Web3 innovations, fine-tuning our strategies as the landscape evolves. Joining Arrakis means being part of an amazing crew passionate about transforming market-making, operating fully remotely and connecting globally. So, if you’re eager to push boundaries and make a real impact in the world of DeFi, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Quant (DeFi) Role at Arrakis Finance

What are the main responsibilities of a Quant at Arrakis?

As a Quant at Arrakis, your primary responsibilities include developing liquidity provisioning strategies, conducting quantitative analyses of on-chain trading activities, and managing client relationships. You'll work collaboratively with various teams to enhance market-making services and respond to client needs, all while staying updated with advancements in quantitative finance and blockchain technology.