Quant - Risk at SwissBorg

At Propr.xyz, we are building the next generation of operating systems for proprietary trading firms. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, we help our clients achieve unprecedented efficiency as they trade perpetual futures on Hyperliquid, prediction markets, and spot assets. We are already deploying our solutions to some of the largest prop firms in the world, and we are looking for a top-tier talent to join our high-intensity, fast-paced journey. We believe in hiring only the best, and we are looking for someone who stands out as truly exceptional.

The opportunity

We are searching for a Senior Quant Risk Specialist to join our team on a full-time, remote basis. In this role, you will be at the heart of our mission to modernize financial infrastructure. You will take ownership of our real-time risk engine, ensuring it remains robust and performant while handling massive volumes of market data. This is a critical position where your work directly impacts the stability and success of the world's most sophisticated trading operations.

A day in the life

• You will enhance our real-time risk engine, which processes over 10,000 position updates every second across various asset classes.
• You will design and implement sophisticated risk metrics, including portfolio VaR, stress testing, and complex Greeks aggregation.
• You will collaborate closely with our trading infrastructure team to maintain sub-50ms latency for risk calculations on our most critical paths.

Who you are

You are a seasoned professional with at least three years of experience in quantitative risk, financial engineering, or trading systems. You possess a deep understanding of statistics and probability, and you are comfortable applying these concepts to real-world market scenarios. You are fluent in Python and proficient with NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy for quantitative analysis. Your technical toolkit includes strong SQL skills for data aggregation, and you have a solid grasp of derivatives pricing, crypto perpetuals, and time-series analysis. You communicate effectively in English and have a proven ability to translate complex risk theories into functional, real-time monitoring systems.

Why you'll love it here

We offer a dynamic, remote-first environment where you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the fintech and blockchain space. You will have the chance to tackle complex problems that define the future of trading. We value your autonomy and provide the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world.

To apply, please demonstrate your technical attention to detail by submitting your application via a POST request to our API, as outlined in our technical documentation. We look forward to seeing how your unique skills can help us push the boundaries of what is possible in financial technology.