Balaena Quant

Welcome to Balaena Quant! (Pronounced as ballet-na quant, NOT bala-anna quant.)

We are the leading quantitative trading firm in Malaysia, specialised in cryptocurrency markets. Our team mainly develops automated algorithms to trade on Bitcoin and Ethereum with statistical and machine learning methods.

Our founder, Anson Tan, is one of the largest Chinese influencers on YouTube in cryptocurrency trading.

We highly value integrity, intellectual rigor, creativity, and collaboration. Your skills and ideas will directly shape the success of our firm.

Vision

• To empower and nurture Malaysian quantitative talents and the fintech industry.
• To become one of the most indispensable names remembered in the algorithmic trading space across the globe.

Mission

• Achieve $1 Billion USD in Assets Under Management (AUM) by 2028.
• Create over 200 high-value job opportunities in Malaysia.
• Deliver cutting-edge solutions for wealth management.

Core Values

T R A D E R S isn’t just an acronym—it’s the DNA of our culture. Every interaction, every decision, every collaboration reflects these principles. We win together because we live them out together.

• Take Ownership
• Result–Oriented
• Always Think BIG
• Dominate Through Mastery
• Empower Team & Talents
• Responsibility & Integrity
• Share the Win

Take Ownership

When mistakes are made, as everyone inevitably does, what matters is how we respond. We expect all team members to take ownership:

• Acknowledge mistakes quickly and honestly.
• Focus immediately on identifying, containing, and fixing the problem.
• Inform your team proactively if you notice critical issues or loopholes you created.
• Learn from failures, document lessons, and build safeguards to prevent recurrence.
• Prioritize solving the root cause over assigning blame.

Our culture is about stopping losses early and protecting the firm first, not finger-pointing. Owning your work, be it good or bad, is essential for trust, progress, and long-term excellence.

Result-Oriented

At Balaena Quant, we value outcomes over optics.

• Effort is respected, but results drive rewards.
• We believe in clearly defined goals, measurable outputs, and personal accountability.
• High-quality execution and continuous improvement matter more than appearances or internal politics.

Your success here will be measured not just by how much you work, but by the impact of your work.

Always Think BIG

We don’t settle for small wins. We always aim for the bigger picture. In everything we do, we challenge assumptions, think beyond the immediate task, and explore innovative solutions.

Dominate Through Mastery

We believe in mastering our craft. Whether it’s quantitative analysis, risk management, or building cutting-edge algorithms, we are committed to developing deep expertise in our fields. We always strive to think about our unknown unknowns.

Empower Team & Talents

Our collective strength lies in the diversity of skills, ideas, and talents each team member brings to the table. By empowering each other, sharing knowledge, and fostering an inclusive environment, we build a stronger, more capable team. We trust our people to take initiative, grow, and bring out the best in each other.

Responsibility & Integrity

In a fast-paced and high-stakes environment, integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and uphold the highest ethical standards. This means acting with transparency, making decisions that reflect our values, and maintaining honesty in every aspect of our work.

Share the Win

At Balaena Quant, we celebrate success together.

• Wins are rarely the result of a single individual. They emerge from collective efforts across research, engineering, and operations.
• When you achieve a milestone, close a gap, or generate meaningful results, share credit and profits generously with those who contributed.
• Acknowledge teammates publicly when they help you solve a problem, build a tool, or refine an idea.

We believe that shared success compounds faster than isolated victories.