Quantitative Analytics Lead, Anchorage Digital

Salary not provided

+ Equity

SQL
Python
R
Julia
Senior and Expert level
Remote in US
Anchorage Digital

Regulated crypto platform

Open for applications

Anchorage Digital

Regulated crypto platform

201-500 employees

FintechB2BCryptocurrencySaaS

Open for applications

Salary not provided

+ Equity

SQL
Python
R
Julia
Senior and Expert level
Remote in US

201-500 employees

FintechB2BCryptocurrencySaaS

Company mission

To help institutions participate securely in digital assets, by setting a new standard for crypto finance.

Role

Who you are

  • Proficiency in quantitative modeling (stochastic and econometric), research, and data analysis
  • Extensive knowledge in risk management methods (e.g., VaR, expected shortfall, stress testing, backtesting, scenario analysis)
  • Able to read and write code using a programming language (e.g., Python, R, Julia, etc.) in a collaborative software development setting
  • A high level of proficiency in SQL programming and working with large data sets
  • Masters or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, applied mathematics, economics, quantitative finance, and operations research
  • Strong quantitative skills and deep understanding of the following technical areas: 1) financial mathematics (e.g., derivatives pricing models, stochastic calculus, advanced linear algebra); 2) econometrics (e.g., time series analysis, GARCH, copula, etc.) and machine learning techniques; and 3) numerical methods and optimization (e.g., Monte Carlo simulation and finite difference techniques)
  • Direct work experience in financial risk modeling, risk measurement and management, and regulatory capital requirements
  • Hands-on experience in the entire model development lifecycle including research, implementation, ongoing monitoring, and production maintenance
  • Experience in writing, editing, or reviewing technical documents suitable for regulatory or banking context

Desirable

  • You've kept up to date with the proliferation of blockchain and crypto innovations
  • You were emotionally moved by the soundtrack to Hamilton, which chronicles the founding of a new financial system. :)

What the job involves

  • As the Quantitative Analytics Lead for the Global Analytics team at Anchorage, you will take charge of spearheading the development and implementation of sophisticated models and methodologies aimed at the quantification of risk
  • Additionally, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive quantitative analysis along with other forms of analytical support to meet the firm's diverse business needs
  • The role demands a high degree of versatility because it involves steering and managing a variety of quantitative analytics projects
  • Furthermore, it requires effective communication across both quantitative and non-quantitative audiences
  • You will be responsible for leading a team of technical experts who are engaged in developing statistical models relevant for market risk, credit risk, and stress testing purposes
  • In this capacity, you will be recognized as the go-to expert for quantitative analytics, shaping innovative solutions with your strategic insights, and fostering the technical expertise within the Global Analytics team
  • We have created the Factors of Growth & Impact to help Villagers better measure impact and articulate coaching, feedback, and the rich and rewarding learning that happens while exploring, developing, and mastering the capabilities and contributions within and outside of the Quantitative Analytics Lead role:
  • Develop and maintain statistical models relevant for market risk, credit risk, and stress testing purposes, including margin, pricing, and VaR applications
  • Participate in all aspects of the model life cycle, including design, implementation, testing, production, validation, and performance monitoring
  • Perform quantitative analysis to support business operations and financial forecasts, including data analytics and statistical/econometric modeling
  • Because of the need to build and mature certain analytics and new products, work is not clearly defined and may lack strategic direction requiring a thoughtful approach
  • Capable of breaking down large projects and processes into smaller tasks, and accurately estimating their time and scope. Articulate effectively the different options considered, analyze trade-offs, justify and define priorities
  • Have a deep knowledge of the strategy of Anchorage Digital and its various business lines
  • Possess strategic thinking and vision, with the ability to develop and implement a comprehensive quantitative analytics strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives
  • Prepare and deliver clear, accurate, and concise communication orally and in writing for quantitative and non-quantitative audiences
  • Build effective relationships and rapport with stakeholders including cross-functional partners and external partners
  • Communicate, organize and execute on cross-team goals and projects, utilizing relationships and resources cross-functionally to solve problems

Our take

Anchorage is a crypto-native digital asset platform offering a raft of solutions that help companies leverage blockchain technologies. Their advanced security architecture facilitates streamlined access to the complex and fragmented digital asset space.

Financial backing for Anchorage has come from prestigious investors Visa and Andreessen Horowitz. Anchorage's broad offerings are set to be matched by plans to partner across a wide spread of neobanks, challenger & incumbent banks, and corporate treasurers. This would mean an impressive expansion of their already substantial domain of influence in a rapidly developing sector.

In early 2021, Anchorage secured a national trust charter from the OCC, making it the first-ever federally chartered digital asset bank. This is significant, as it provides a good barrier to entry for other companies looking to compete in this space, and gives legacy institutions the ability to offer digital asset access to their clients. Though it has raised considerable funding in the past, crypto instability and wider macroeconomic challenges forced Anchorage to cut 20% of its staff in March 2023. 2022 clampdowns on customer due dilligence internal controllers added to the pressure on Anchorage to streamline and refocus its efforts.

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Insights

Top investors

Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

-5% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Dec 2021

$350m

SERIES D

Feb 2021

$80m

SERIES C

Total funding: $487m

Company benefits

  • 100% health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
  • Family comes first: we offer parental and child bonding leave to all new parents
  • Meaningful equity - Every team member is a part owner in the company and community that we’re all building together
  • We allow employees to work anywhere in the U.S. or Portugal, and have physical workspaces in New York, San Francisco, South Dakota, and Portugal
  • Flexible time-off plan - Take time off, guilt-free, so you can recharge when you need to
  • 401(k) plan & FSA account

Company HQ

Financial District, San Francisco, CA

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Founders

Diogo Mónica

(Executive Chairman)

Former advisor and board member at Jscrambler and advisor at StackRox with Phd in Computer Science at Instituto Superior Tecnico.

Former director at Vendor Security Alliance and Docker. Former Security Engineering Manager at Square.

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