Quantitative Analyst, Derivatives & Financing

U.S.

Full-Time

Remote

TLDR

Play a critical role in designing and operating quantitative models for derivatives pricing and credit risk management in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

At Anchorage Digital, we are building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto. Anchorage Digital is a crypto platform that enables institutions to participate in digital assets through custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and the industry's leading security infrastructure. Home to Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., Anchorage Digital also serves institutions through Anchorage Digital Singapore, Porto by Anchorage Digital, and other offerings. The company is funded by leading institutions including Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, with its Series D valuation over $3 billion. Founded in 2017 in San Francisco, California, Anchorage Digital has offices in New York, New York; Porto, Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Learn more at anchorage.com, on X @Anchorage, and on LinkedIn. We are seeking an experienced Quantitative Analyst for Derivatives & Financing to join our trading team. You will be instrumental in designing, building, and operating our quantitative models for derivatives pricing, credit valuation, counterparty risk, and balance sheet and collateral management across our derivatives and financing businesses. This role requires a deep expertise in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, balance sheet management, and the nuances of crypto markets. You will play a critical role in providing the quantitative insights and tools necessary to support strategic growth of our derivatives and financing operations, and work closely with the risk team to build a holistic view and ensure disciplined management of the firm’s balance sheet in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Location: Remote Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and manage quantitative models for derivatives pricing, credit valuation and risk, and balance sheet and collateral management for digital asset derivatives and financing products.
Conduct rigorous research and data analysis to assess and quantify various risk exposures, and to enhance existing risk models and methodologies.
Partner closely with the Risk team to develop and implement frameworks for managing and monitoring risk for the derivatives and financing books, ensuring adherence to the firm's risk parameters and regulatory requirements, with a focus on optimizing balance sheet utilization and capital efficiency.
Collaborate with trading, engineering, and risk teams to integrate valuation and credit models into our trading infrastructure and improve risk management systems.
Develop and build automations and other process improvements for risk monitoring, reporting, and analysis within our trading and financing businesses.
Provide quantitative support and insights for new product development, ensuring appropriate valuation, credit assessment, and risk considerations.
Analyze and report on the impact of trading and financing activities on the firm's balance sheet, providing recommendations for optimization and risk mitigation, in close collaboration with the Risk team.
Stay at the forefront of market structure changes, regulatory developments, and emerging risk factors within the rapidly evolving crypto ecosystem.

Core Competencies & Experience:

A degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics is required.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in a quantitative trading role. Professional crypto trading experience is highly preferred.

Deep expertise in quantitative modeling techniques for derivatives pricing, credit valuation, counterparty credit risk, and collateral management.

Exceptional quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Strong programming skills (Python preferred) for model development, data analysis, and automation

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex quantitative concepts to diverse stakeholders

A team player and ability to work well in a fast-paced, high pressure environment, demonstrating a disciplined approach to risk management.

Preferred Qualifications:

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or FRM (Financial Risk Manager) designation.
Experience with derivatives valuation, credit portfolio management, or capital markets quantitative analysis.
Experience in balance sheet optimization or capital management within a financial institution, with a strong quantitative modeling component.

About Anchorage Digital: Who we are

The Anchorage Village, what we call our team, brings together the brightest minds from platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology to provide the building blocks that empower institutions to safely participate in the evolving digital asset ecosystem. As a diverse team of more than 600 members, we are united in one common goal: building the future of finance by providing the foundation upon which value moves safely in the new global economy.

Anchorage Digital is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone, and we are intentional about making sure people feel respected, supported, and connected at work—regardless of who you are or where you come from. We value and celebrate our differences and we believe being open about who we are allows us to do the best work of our lives.

Anchorage Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. Anchorage Digital considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with other legal requirements. “Anchorage Digital” refers to services that are offered either through Anchorage Digital Bank National Association, an OCC-chartered national trust bank, or Anchorage Lending CA, LLC a finance lender licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, License No. 60DBO-11976, or Anchorage Digital Singapore Pte Ltd, a Singapore private limited company, all wholly-owned subsidiaries of Anchor Labs, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

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Anchorage Digital

Anchorage Digital is a comprehensive crypto platform tailored for institutions, enabling secure participation in the digital asset ecosystem through services like custody, staking, trading, and governance. As the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., it combines advanced security infrastructure with regulatory compliance to support financial institutions in navigating the evolving landscape of digital assets.

Founded: Founded 2017
Employees: 51-200 employees
Industry: Internet Software & Services
Total raised: $140M raised

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