Quantitative Trader,
Cryptocurrency

Locations: New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, London, Singapore, Dubai, Remote
About the Role
Our client is a global proprietary trading firm focused on digital asset liquidity and cryptocurrency market making. The firm is looking to hire experienced quantitative traders with either established high frequency crypto strategies or those with a strong interest in trading crypto. You’ll work on building systematic trading strategies focusing on liquidity provisioning in mainstream coins and other digital assets.
Responsibilities
  • Research, develop, trade, and manage high frequency or market making strategies in cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.
  • Use quantitative research techniques to conduct alpha research, back testing, implementation, and manage strategy risk and exposure.
  • Collaborate with teams across an organization, such as risk management, data groups, and leadership teams/executives.
Requirements
  • A portable cryptocurrency trading strategy, for which you must own the IP and a verifiable track record, with at least 2 years of live trading history.
  • A Sharpe Ratio of 3.0+ and strong, consistent returns.
  • Effective risk management capabilities.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and distill information with leadership about trading performance.
  • Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, or other similar technical disciplines.
  • Experience with C++, C, Java, or other object oriented programming language.
In accordance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $250,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental, and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonuses can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.

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