Desk Head - Market Making (Crypto Prop Firm)

Fionics; Dubai; Remote; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto prop firm is seeking a Desk Head to drive their market-making operations. This role involves developing quantitative strategies, managing risks, and overseeing infrastructure scaling across exchanges. Ideal candidates have 4-8 years of HFT experience, strong programming skills in C++ or Python, and leadership experience in strategy development. This position offers full remote flexibility and competitive compensation including profit sharing and equity.

Benefits

Market-competitive base plus profit sharing and equity

Full remote flexibility

Flat structure with direct P&L ownership

Rapid implementation cycle and cutting-edge infrastructure

Qualifications

• 4-8 years HFT experience, preferably in crypto.
• Proven track record in market-making and delta-one products.
• Strong leadership with profitable strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize market-making strategies for crypto markets.
• Research alpha generation using statistical and ML techniques.
• Manage team and collaborate with engineering on system enhancements.

Skills

C++ or Python programming

Market-making strategies

Statistical and ML techniques

Leadership experience

Job description

Overview

Desk Head - Market Making (Crypto Prop Firm)

Remote (Global)

Our client, a leading crypto prop firm, seeks an experienced Desk Head to build and lead their market-making operations. You'll develop quantitative strategies, manage risk, and scale trading infrastructure across major exchanges.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize market-making strategies for crypto markets
• Research alpha generation using statistical and ML techniques
• Lead strategy implementation and performance optimization
• Manage team and collaborate with engineering on system enhancements

Qualifications

• 4-8 years HFT experience (crypto HFT preferred)
• Proven track record in market-making and delta-one products
• Strong C++ or Python programming skills
• Leadership experience with profitable strategy development

What we offer

• Market-competitive base plus profit sharing and equity
• Full remote flexibility with global team
• Flat structure with direct P&L ownership
• Rapid implementation cycle and cutting-edge infrastructure

Ready to lead in crypto markets? Apply now.

Details

• Seniority level : Director
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Finance, Engineering, and Research
• Industries : Financial Services, Capital Markets, and Software Development