RTI Researcher

Company Overview

hermeneutic research is a best-in-class proprietary trading firm. It deploys research-driven discretionary and systematic strategies as well as makes strategic long-term investments. The partners' decade-long history of success in trading and business building and a firm-wide cultural emphasis on alpha generation, open debate, relentless iteration, and teamwork are key to the firm's continued expansion in a challenging market environment that has hamstrung competitors. A hard-wired emphasis on risk management and opportunistic market participation ensure that hermeneutic research will continue its growth trajectory in the coming decades.

Job Overview

We are seeking researchers for our real-time information team. You see the opportunity in generating alpha from real-time events. You possess a rational aptitude for interpreting how news originates, disseminates, and affects prices. You are a strategic thinker who can distinguish signal from noise. You have a growth mindset and consistently become faster and smarter. You have potential or credentials at software development or math.

Responsibilities

• Basic science - Identify market-moving news signals by observation and querying of news and market data.
• Historical analysis - Catalog, study, and model the market impact of news signals.
• Scheduled event focus - Create calendar of important events, watch them live.
• Real-Time monitoring - Watch newsfeeds and alert traders/researchers to time-sensitive updates.
• Manage automated news alerts - Backtest, stress-test, and deploy high precision/recall automated alerts for themes of interest. Then, pay attention to changing market conditions and update as necessary.
• Develop market competence - Internalize context and pricing for liquid crypto assets

Requirements

• Degree in a related field (finance, engineering, math, social science with a concentration on economics/finance), or demonstrable fluency in same
• Experience using news platforms such as X Pro, Bloomberg Terminal, discord/telegram chats, etc
• Serious ambition to play a high-stakes, ultra-competitive game

Operational & Communication Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Reliability
• Ability to articulate key insights quickly

Interview Process

• CV Screening – We will review your application based on the qualifications and experience outlined above.
• Phone Interview – A discussion with the Head of HR to better understand your background, career motivations, and overall alignment.
• First Interview – Interview with our Senior RTI Researcher on your experience, motivation, and general technical knowledge.
• Second Interview – Interview with the broader RTI Research & Engineering team, with a deeper focus on technical skills and role fit.
• Co-Founder Interview – A concluding discussion to evaluate cultural fit, strategic alignment, and how you resonate with the firm’s values.

Company Values

Throughout the process, you'll be assessed for cultural fit through our company values:

• Drive – We believe the best team members are deeply passionate about what they do. That passion fuels their growth, drives them to seek out the best teams, and leads them to hold high expectations of themselves in pursuit of excellence.
• Ownership – We aim to extend ownership as broadly as possible across the firm. In return, we value people who take initiative, step up when needed, and treat the company’s goals as their own.
• Judgment – We value those who see the big picture and focus on what truly drives impact and results. They use time wisely, adapt across domains, and always prioritize outcomes over comfort zones.
• Openness – We foster a culture of open communication, mutual challenge, and shared growth. We believe constructive debate and proactive knowledge sharing lead us closer to the truth—and better decisions.
• Competence – We work with people who bring exceptional intellectual strength. What sets them apart isn’t just what they know—it’s how they use what they know to navigate change, adapt quickly, and contribute meaningfully in fast-changing environments.
• Resilience – We perform under pressure. Markets move fast, and so do we—but we stay grounded, focused, and calm. We embrace uncertainty, learn from setbacks, and adapt quickly without losing sight of long-term goals.