About the company
Animoca Brands, a Deloitte Tech Fast winner and ranked in the Financial Times list of High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification that is working to advance digital property rights. It develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including the REVV token and SAND token; original games including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes; and products utilizing popular intellectual properties including Disney, WWE, Snoop Dogg, The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGPā¢, and Formula E. The company has multiple subsidiaries, including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Forj, Lympo, Grease Monkey Games, and Eden Games. Animoca Brands has a growing portfolio of more than 200 investments in NFT-related companies and decentralized projects that are contributing to building the open metaverse, including Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot), Yield Guild Games, Harmony, Alien Worlds, Star Atlas, and others. For more information visit www.animocabrands.com or follow on Twitter or Facebook.
Job Summary
Key responsibilities:
š Conceptualize, design and test predictive statistical models šReview and analyze performance of new and existing strategies š Perform data-mining from unconventional data sources and build unique trading signals šMonitor daily risks, trading system and positions in the portfolio šWork jointly with portfolio managers, technology and operations team šManage confidential information in an appropriate and professional manner šAttention to detail with logical thought process, superior time management and organizational skills; šStrong communication skills to collaborate both within and across teams, to effectively communicate research ideas, concepts, and progress šStrong problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to identify and manage project related risks and issues šProven ability to work under pressure, manage and coordinate multiple streams of work simultaneously and effectively resolve issues and conflicts to ensure timely delivery šPassion for financial and crypto market investing
Requirements:
šRecent graduate (Undergrad or Grad) from a top university in finance, economics, engineering, computer sciences, and/or math šStrong knowledge of probability and statistics (e.g., machine learning, time-series analysis, pattern recognition, NLP)Strong programming, analytical and quantitative skills šExperience in analyzing large data sets šExperience in Matlab/ C# / Python / SQL šProven track record of process management, performance evaluations, lead generation, project management, and excellence in client services šStrong interpersonal skills with a strong collaboration mindset Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills šAbility to manage through ambiguity and prioritize effectively šExcellent communication skills and fluency in English is required šExperience or an understanding of NFTās, blockchain technology or cryptocurrency will be a plus