Quantitative Researcher (Fresh STEM PhD graduates are welcome)
Design AI-driven workflows to generate alpha signals for trading models
You will work alongside senior quants, engineers, and traders to design AI-driven workflows that generate alpha signals, diagnose model and PnL behavior, and deepen understanding of market microstructure. This is a high-ownership role focused on improving execution algo models at the intersection of AI and quantitative trading. You will build with modern AI tooling, including LLM-based agents, as a founding member of a new research function.
Why This Role?
Be a founding member of a new AI and quantitative trading research function
Key Responsibilities
- Design AI-driven workflows to generate alpha signals
- Diagnose model and PnL behavior using quantitative methods
- Deepen understanding of market microstructure through research
- Collaborate with senior quants, engineers, and traders on trading efficiency
- Build with modern AI tooling including LLM-based agents
Requirements
- Strong research background in STEM
- Experience or familiarity with AI-driven quantitative trading
- Proficiency with modern AI tooling such as LLM-based agents
- Demonstrated research depth and genuine interest in trading
- Ability to work in a high-ownership, founding team environment
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Flexible — work your own hours
Keywords
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Original description from Lever Postings
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world. We are building out a new research function at the intersection of artificial intelligence and quantitative trading to improve the efficiency of execution algo models and more, and we are looking for a Junior Quantitative Researcher to be a founding member of this effort. You will work alongside senior quants, engineers, and traders to design AI-driven workflows that generate alpha signals, diagnose model and PnL behavior, and deepen our understanding of market microstructure. This is a high-ownership role suited to someone who is genuinely excited about markets, has a strong research background, and is already building with modern AI tooling — including LLM-based agents. We are open to hiring at the fresh-PhD level, provided you can demonstrate research depth and a real interest in trading.
Salary Context
Similar AI roles on LokerDollar pay around $150k/yr (range $45k–280k/yr, n=30 active listings).
Hiring at Binance
Binance has 101 other active roles on LokerDollar and has been hiring here since Mar 25, 2026 — across AI, Operations, Engineering.
View all Binance openings →Frequently asked questions
- Is Quantitative Researcher (Fresh STEM PhD graduates are welcome) at Binance a remote job?
- Yes. Quantitative Researcher (Fresh STEM PhD graduates are welcome) at Binance is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
- What type of employment is Quantitative Researcher (Fresh STEM PhD graduates are welcome) at Binance?
- This is a full time position.
- How do I apply?
- Click the "Apply" button on this page to go to the official application at Binance.
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