Experienced Quantitative Trader

About the role

This role focuses on managing and optimizing cryptocurrency portfolios through fully systematic quantitative strategies. The work involves developing, backtesting, and implementing these strategies, always balancing risk against potential returns. A key part of the job is conducting in-depth analysis of crypto assets and market trends to inform investment decisions.

The successful candidate will collaborate with quant researchers, data scientists, and technology teams to enhance existing strategies and improve overall portfolio performance. This collaborative environment is crucial for refining approaches and ensuring that trading strategies are robust and effective in dynamic markets. Monitoring and managing trading risks is also a continuous responsibility.

Success in this position means consistently achieving returns through systematic strategies while maintaining alignment with firm objectives. Regular communication of portfolio performance and risk analysis to senior management and stakeholders is expected, highlighting the importance of clear reporting and accountability.

The compensation for this position is listed between $105,000 and $112,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• quantitative research: This skill is essential for developing and refining the systematic trading strategies used to manage portfolios.
• risk management: The role requires continuous monitoring and management of risks associated with trading strategies to meet firm objectives.
• statistical analysis: This is used to conduct deep analysis of crypto assets and market trends, informing data-driven investment decisions.
• Python: Proficiency in Python is needed for programming and automation tasks to implement, refine, and execute trading strategies.
• C++: C++ is among the programming languages required for implementing and automating trading strategies.
• Rust: Rust is one of the programming skills necessary for developing and executing trading strategies.

Who this role suits

• A person with an exceptional academic background from a top global institution.
• Someone with a demonstrated track record of consistent returns from live trading on CEX and/or DEX.
• An individual who has previous experience working at a proprietary trading firm or hedge fund.
• A candidate who excels at programming and automation to implement and refine complex strategies.

From the employer

• Manage and optimize portfolios, employing fully systematic quantitative strategies to achieve consistent returns.
• Develop, backtest, and implement trading strategies in the cryptocurrency markets, balancing risk and reward.
• Conduct deep analysis of crypto assets and market trends to make data-driven investment decisions.
• Collaborate with quant researchers, data scientists, and tech teams to refine strategies and improve portfolio performance.
• Monitor and manage risks associated with trading strategies to ensure alignment with firm objectives.
• Communicate portfolio performance and risk analysis to senior management and stakeholders regularly.

• Exceptional educational background from a top-tier global institution (e.g., Ivy League, Oxbridge, top schools in Asia/Europe).
• Solid live trading track record of consistent returns on CEX and/or DEX.
• Previous experience at a proprietary trading firm, or hedge fund is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in quantitative research, risk management, and statistical analysis.
• Strong programming and automation skills (Python, C++, Rust, Golang, etc.) to implement, refine and execute strategies.