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OKX

Sr Data Scientist, Risk Strategy

San Jose, CA · On-site

$223K - $268K/yr

OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto ... other quantitative discipline. Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience will be ...

OKX

Sr Data Scientist, Risk Strategy

San Jose, CA · Hybrid

$223K - $268K/yr

OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto ... other quantitative discipline. Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience will be ...

LHi Group Ltd

Senior Protocol Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$115K - $158K/yr

This is an opportunity to work directly with the founders and help build ultra-low-latency systems powering quantitative crypto trading. The company has recently expanded into quantitative trading ...

Electric Capital

Senior Product Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Additionally, we are one of the most active and prominent on-chain market makers in crypto. All ... Interest in quant trading or fintech * Product design or product management experience #J-18808 ...

Lawrence Harvey

Senior Protocol Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $300K/yr

This is an opportunity to work directly with the founders and help build ultra-low-latency systems powering quantitative crypto trading. The company has recently expanded into quantitative trading ...

Blockhouse

Rust Developer Intern (Summer 2026)

New York, NY · On-site

$2.0K - $4.0K/mo

... of Trading, and senior quants. Role Overview You'll work directly on our Rust trading engine ... Crypto exchange API experience (CEX or DEX integrations) * Frontend/backend work (TypeScript, React ...

DeFi Alliance LLC

Senior Data Scientist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$140 - $210/hr

NYC (onsite only - not remote) Alliance is the leading accelerator for crypto & AI founders. Since ... Clear signals of exceptional quantitative ability: strong research, competition results, Math ...

Alliance

Senior Data Scientist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150 - $210/hr

NYC (onsite only - not remote) Alliance is the leading accelerator for crypto & AI founders. Since ... Clear signals of exceptional quantitative ability: strong research, competition results, Math ...

Alliance

Senior Data Scientist

New York, NY · On-site

NYC (onsite only - not remote) Alliance is the leading accelerator for crypto & AI founders. Since ... Clear signals of exceptional quantitative ability: strong research, competition results, Math ...

Alliance

Senior Data Scientist

New York, NY · On-site

NYC (onsite only not remote) Alliance is the leading accelerator for crypto & AI founders. Since ... Clear signals of exceptional quantitative ability: strong research, competition results, Math ...

Alliance

Senior Data Scientist

New York, NY · On-site

NYC (onsite only - not remote) Alliance is the leading accelerator for crypto & AI founders. Since ... Clear signals of exceptional quantitative ability: strong research, competition results, Math ...

Framework Ventures

$180 - $280/hr

Kronos Research is a technology and science-driven quantitative trading firm. Driven by our core ... Conduct deep analysis of crypto assets and market trends to make data-driven investment decisions.

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OKX

Sr Product Manager, Risk Platform

San Jose, CA

$148K - $195K/yr

OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto ... other quantitative discipline. Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience will be ...

Hyphen Connect Limited

$109K - $149K/yr

... quantitative researchers and traders to implement new strategies. * Troubleshoot, test, and maintain high-performance trading applications. * Stay updated with the latest developments in crypto ...

Alpaca

Senior Data Scientist

New York, NY

This includes broker-dealers, investment advisors, wealth managers, hedge funds, and crypto ... PhD or master's degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, engineering ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior crypto quant in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Crypto Quant vs Crypto Analyst?

AspectSenior Crypto QuantCrypto Analyst
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees in finance, mathematics, or computer science; quantitative certificationsBachelor's or master's in finance, economics, or related fields; some certifications
Work EnvironmentQuantitative research teams, hedge funds, crypto trading firmsMarket research, data analysis, reporting in crypto companies or trading desks
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial institutions, hedge funds, crypto trading firmsCrypto exchanges, investment firms, research agencies

The main difference is that Senior Crypto Quants develop complex quantitative models for trading and risk management, requiring advanced technical skills. Crypto Analysts focus on market research, data analysis, and providing insights to inform trading decisions. Both roles are vital in the crypto industry but differ in technical depth and responsibilities.

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Sr Data Scientist, Risk Strategy

OKX

San Jose, CA • On-site

$223K - $268K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Who We Are
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom.
OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.
Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.
About the Opportunity:
The Sr Data Scientist, Risk will offer a strategic perspective, deep analytical and modeling capabilities, and a collaborative working style. The right candidate will have strong intellectual curiosity and passion for achieving business results.
An ability to quickly define the problem, research and leverage state-of-the-art modeling techniques, and provide timely recommendations will be essential. Key skills will include a strong analytical mindset, deep understanding of most popular machine learning algorithms and lead key initiatives with integrity and a passion for investigations, problem solving, and troubleshooting.
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Identify complex fraud patterns and their technical root causes through detailed data mining and analysis, including identification of sophisticated fraud methods employed by actors who are deliberately trying to avoid detection.
  • Serve as technical SME by sharing new data mining techniques, maintaining technical reference documentation, and interfacing with partner technology teams.
  • Collaborate across business and technology stakeholders to communicate analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Provide technical guidance for engineering projects that incorporate new data points into the investigation team's toolkit, such as API integrations or internal data transformations.
  • Link Analysis/Graph analytics to find and mitigate deeply-connected fraud networks and detect new accounts being added to these networks
  • Unsupervised learning methods to augment existing supervised models, or detect portfolio anomalies
  • Development of machine learning models
  • Partner with product and engineering team in implementing features and models, and enhancing systems

What We Look For In You:
  • Master's degree (or PhD) in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering or other quantitative discipline. Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience will be considered.
  • 4+ years of fraud analytics experience in financial services or FinTechs
  • Crypto/Blockchain experience
  • Deep understanding of modern machine learning techniques / algorithms including GBM, XGBoost, LGBM, etc. Advanced programming skills of statistical / analytical software (SQL, R, Python,etc.);
  • Successful track record of owning and driving large, complex data analysis projects.
  • Demonstrated capacity for innovation and outside-the-box thinking in the creation of new capabilities and processes that are unstructured or exploratory in nature.
  • Experience in a fast-paced startup environment with a strong level of initiative; and
  • Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
  • Strong communicator in both writing and speaking
  • Multi-tasking and strong project management skills

Nice to Haves:
  • Hands-on experience/knowledge of modeling in machine learning (GBM, XGBoost, Random Forest, etc.); and

Perks & Benefits
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
  • Various team building programs and company events
  • Wellness and meal allowances
  • Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
  • More that we love to tell you along the process!

OKX Statement:
The salary range for this position is $223,661.00 to $268,333.00. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Okcoin and OKX internal or external careers site.
OKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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