\nAbout CoinDesk Indices\n\nCoinDesk Indices (CDI), a subsidiary of CoinDesk, has been the leading provider of digital asset indices by AUM since 2014. We are driven by precision, rigor, research and a desire to educate the marketplace and empower investors. CoinDesk, a media, events, data, and indices company, is the most influential and trusted platform for the global crypto ecosystem.\n\nCDI has three distinct product lines: single-asset reference indices, broad market and sector indices, and systematic strategy indices. The CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (XBX) has the longest index track record and underlies the world’s largest digital asset products. Our broad market and sector indices offer the most comprehensive broad market benchmarks, and our investible sectors are constructed using CDI’s industry-adopted taxonomy. Our systematic strategy indices help investors target specific outcomes.\n\nAbout the Role \n\nWe’re looking for a Quantitative Analyst to join our Index Governance team. The candidate should be a highly motivated and versatile individual with experience programming in Python, analyzing and manipulating large data sets, building and enhancing operational tools, and performing market microstructure research. \n\nResponsibilities:\n\n\nBuild and maintain analytical tools to monitor crypto trade data.\n\nParticipate in the design process for python-based research, analytics, and index operations platform.\n\nWork with engineering to establish a process for updating the crypto security master.\n\nDevelop and enhance index methodologies providing input and analysis to Index Committee proposals and decisions.\n\nAssist in the development of a centralized quantitative signal database.\n\nBuilding a robust, scalable research infrastructure, including alpha estimation and risk modeling components.\n\nDevelop a seamless platform to handle all aspects of index calculation.\n\nDevelop robust data checking, transformation, and storage procedures.\n\nBuild operational control framework including monitoring and visualization tools for crypto trade data and index levels.\n\nOversee crypto exchange trading and liquidity data used to produce CDI’s pricing services.\n\nTroubleshoot and address operational and system-related issues.\n\nPerform production-related functions.\n\n\n\n\nAbout You\n\nRequired Experience:\n\n\n* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline. \n\n* Minimum 2+ years of professional experience programming with Python.\n\n* Understanding of object-oriented programming.\n\n* Ability to efficiently manipulate and analyze large data sets.\n\n* Experience working with SQL and historical time series data.\n\n* Strong attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines and multitask effectively.\n\n* Willing to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.\n\n* Collaborative mindset.\n\n* Ability to work East Coast hours\n\n\n\n\nPreferred:\n\n\nMulti-asset, crypto, indexing, and/or foreign exchange experience.\n\nExperience with the software delivery lifecycle and writing production-quality code.\n\n\n\n\n \n\nCoinDesk Inc and CoinDesk Indices Inc. are committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $108,000 - $147,000 + discretionary annual target bonus + benefits. Offered salary may vary by geographic location, including city and state, and will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and commensurate experience.\n\n \n\n\nEQUAL OPPORTUNITY\n\nIn an effort to attract, retain, develop and promote the most qualified individuals, CoinDesk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status/service, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This mandate governs all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, training, education, social and recreation programs, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits.\n\nFor more information on our DEI initiatives, please visit: https://www.coindesk.com/dei/.\n\nACCOMMODATION\n\nCoinDesk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request.\n\n \n\nPlease note that only a member of CoinDesk’s Talent Acquisition team will reach out to you directly from an @coindesk.com or @coindesk-indices.com email in regards to any and all opportunities at CoinDesk. Disregard emails from any other addresses or persons. If you’re selected to move onto the next phase of our hiring process, a member of our team will reach out to guide you through our interview process. We look forward to connecting!\n \n\n#Location\nRemote - EST/CST