About Premia
Premia is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol specializing in options trading & swap aggregation for cryptocurrency assets. It aims to provide a on-chain, trustless, and non-custodial platform for users to trade & earn. Premia is at the forefront of building products that unlock value through efficient asset exchange, paving the way for the future of trading in open, global onchain markets.
Our products – the Premia Interface and the Archetype Interface – are powered by the Premia Protocol. With a user-centric approach, deep liquidity, and unparalleled capital efficiency, the Premia Protocol leads onchain option trading and brings institutional-grade derivatives to the DeFi ecosystem.
Joining Premia means being part of a team dedicated to revolutionizing digital asset exchange.
Who Are You?
We are looking for a Junior Quantitative Analyst to join our Research Team (focused on Financial Engineering and Quantitative Finance). You will work closely with other departments such as Smart Contracts, Design, Operations, and Marketing teams to successfully execute, and iterate on the implementation, testing, and deployment of new features and product enhancements.
Key Responsibilities
- Core Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Premia's options trading infrastructure using Python
- Implement and optimize portfolio margin calculations for crypto options
- Build real-time risk monitoring systems using FastStream and Redis
- Help design and implement liquidation mechanisms for underwater positions
- Create and maintain data pipelines for market data and on-chain metrics
- Technical Skills:
- Strong Python programming skills
- Experience with real-time data processing (FastStream, Redis)
- Understanding of blockchain concepts and smart contracts
- Familiarity with Web3 libraries
- Strong understanding of git and collaborative development
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)
- Mathematics & Risk
- Strong foundation in probability and statistics
- Understanding of Black-Scholes model and risk metrics
- Understanding of options Greeks and implied volatility surfaces
- Knowledge of European options pricing and risk calculations
Requirements
- Technical Expertise:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience in quantitative development
Nice To Have
- Passion for DeFi and crypto derivatives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Self-motivated learner comfortable with rapid iteration
- Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment
Join Us
At Premia, we are a globally distributed, fully remote organization committed to building a more efficient, transparent, and decentralized future of markets. If you’re passionate about revolutionizing financial systems and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to be part of the future of onchain markets.
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What We Do
Welcome to Premia Finance – a decentralized options protocol revolutionizing the way DeFi assets are priced, and how capital is utilized. We believe in delivering competitive yields on DeFi assets, while offering market-driven pricing and capital efficient returns. At Premia Finance, we provide access to DeFi assets with competitive pricing, community-distributed fees, and arbitrage opportunities. We also offer a first-in-first-out queue system that ensures capital is utilized fairly, producing competitive returns with no long-term capital lock-up or withdrawal fees. We are excited to provide an innovative and secure platform to our users, transforming the way DeFi assets are priced and capital is utilized. With Premia Finance, you can access the opportunities of decentralized finance without compromising on security or performance!
