About Hillroute
Hillroute is a regulated quantitative hedge fund specializing in global digital asset trading. We leverage sophisticated quantitative methodologies and advanced technology to achieve exceptional risk-adjusted returns. Our transparent approach and diverse, experienced team allow us to excel in the rapidly evolving digital asset market.
Role Summary
We are hiring a junior quantitative analyst developer to support systematic crypto strategy research. You will translate high-level research objectives into factors, filters, weighting logic, and regime signals; run high-volume backtests; and document conclusions with a strong focus on correctness and reproducibility. Over time, you will develop toward independent strategy research and assistance in deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Convert research hypotheses into testable factor ideas, filters, weights, and regime logic.
- Run large numbers of backtests using internal tools and Python to evaluate ideas efficiently.
- Perform data sourcing and preparation across crypto datasets (OHLCV, funding, open interest, liquidations, options where applicable).
- Write one-off research scripts in Python (Pandas/NumPy), SQL, and Excel for rapid analysis.
- Execute backtests, including basic sanity checks for data alignment, timestamps, missing values, and lookahead risk.
- Create clear visualizations and summary dashboards/outputs (charts, tables, Excel summaries).
- Compute and interpret performance metrics:
- Static metrics (Sharpe, Sortino, CAGR, max drawdown, etc.)
- Rolling metrics and regime-/volatility-conditional behaviour
- Maintain high-quality documentation of:
- hypotheses, assumptions, backtest configurations
- what worked / what failed / why
- improvement ideas and next experiments
- Participate in regular research reviews and iterate quickly based on feedback.
- Gradually assist in converting validated research into deployable logic and light monitoring.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 years of working experience.
- Strong Python fundamentals with hands-on comfort in Pandas/NumPy.
- Basic SQL for data extraction and aggregation.
- Solid grasp of statistics/probability basics.
- Ability to communicate results clearly in written and visual formats.
- Demonstrated curiosity and ability to learn quickly.
Nice-to-Have
- Exposure to crypto market structure, derivatives, funding, OI, or options basics.
- Experience with backtesting frameworks or research projects.
- Familiarity with Git and basic software hygiene.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
If you're driven, detail-oriented, and excited to work at the intersection of law, finance, and digital assets, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillroute-capital/
