Crypto Manager Research Analyst

Job description

## About the Role Forteus is an asset management firm focused on digital assets, active since 2022 and backed by Schroders plc, one of Europe’s largest asset managers. Our team brings decades of experience across finance, blockchain, and technology. We operate with institutional discipline and an entrepreneurial mindset, combining deep capital markets expertise with a conviction in the long-term significance of blockchain technology and digital assets. We are looking for a Manager Research Analyst to join our research team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting deep-dive due diligence across a range of crypto and digital asset strategies, with a strong focus on quantitative and systematic approaches. Coverage is centered on crypto-native strategies, including cross-asset arbitrage and relative value strategies that have legs in traditional markets. The analyst will own the day-to-day research process (due diligence, data maintenance, manager tracking, and reporting) and work directly with the Head of Research to build and refine investment theses on strategies and managers. He/she will also support the setting of risk limits and monitoring of our growing portfolio of managed accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for a quantitatively-minded analyst with genuine interest in digital assets to work at the intersection of quantitative finance and the crypto/digital asset space. ## ## Key Responsibilities **Due Diligence & Manager Research** - Support and help lead in-depth due diligence on quantitative and systematic crypto strategies (e.g. market making, statistical arbitrage, trend-following, relative value, cross-asset/basis arbitrage, options/volatility strategies, etc.) - Critically assess strategy construction, signal generation, risk management frameworks, capacity, and historical performance - Evaluate managers' quantitative research process, infrastructure, and team capability - Conduct on-site research visits and calls with managers, and produce clear, structured write-ups and reports - Work with the Head of Research to develop and refine investment theses on strategies and managers **Research Process & Monitoring** - Own the day-to-day research maintenance process: keeping a clean, structured, and up-to-date database of strategies, managers, and performance data - Track ongoing strategy evolution, AUM changes, personnel changes, and risk events through regular manager contact - Help define and calibrate manager- and strategy-specific risk limits and monitor our live managed account strategies to identify deviations from expected behaviour, style drift and emerging risks - Run regular performance and risk updates across the covered manager universe - Conduct periodic universe reviews to identify new managers and reassess existing coverage **Reporting & Communication** - Produce high-quality research notes, due diligence reports, and periodic portfolio/universe reviews for internal stakeholders and investment committees - Maintain ongoing dialogue with managers to track developments and flag material changes promptly - Contribute to ad hoc research projects and thematic studies on quantitative and crypto market trends - Investigate breaches and alerts from live SMA strategies, engage with managers, and support recommendations on remediation, resizing or escalation ## ## Candidate Profile **Required** - Strong quantitative background (degree in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field) - Demonstrated experience analyzing, running, or assessing quantitative/systematic trading strategies - Solid understanding of statistics, financial markets, and risk metrics - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to independently assess and form critical opinions on managers and investment strategies - Excellent English written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear, well-structured research reports - Strong working knowledge of data analytic tools (Excel, SQL, Python, AI tools) **Preferred** - Experience with crypto-native strategies as well as cross-asset arbitrage/relative value strategies spanning traditional and digital asset markets - 3-5 years experience in fund/manager research, allocator, prime brokerage, or fund-of-funds environment - Familiarity with crypto market structure (exchanges, custody, on-chain data, derivatives) and associated operational/counterparty risks - Relevant certifications (CFA, CAIA, FRM) are a plus ## ## What We Offer - Exposure to a broad and evolving universe of quantitative and crypto trading strategies - Direct interaction with leading crypto managers globally - A collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment at the forefront of digital asset investing - A growth environment with plenty of development opportunities for those eager to learn - Competitive remuneration package - Central Zurich location *To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover note outlining relevant quantitative/research experience.*