Junior Proprietary Trader - Crypto & Quant Analytics

Who We Are: Galaxy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital assets firm seeks a Junior Proprietary Trader for its Abu Dhabi office. This role focuses on supporting senior traders, developing trading strategies, and enhancing pricing tools using Python and SQL. Candidates should have at least 1 year's trading experience, a background in quantitative disciplines, and the ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. The position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities to delve into the crypto industry.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions

Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's trading or market making experience at a financial institution.
• Basic knowledge of derivatives.
• Experience implementing large language models into internal tools and processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support senior traders in managing proprietary books across equity index.
• Develop and enhance trading strategies focusing on volatility opportunities.
• Contribute to daily market color trade idea generation within teams.

Skills

Experience in trading or market making

Basic knowledge of derivatives

Strong data science skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

A leading digital assets firm seeks a Junior Proprietary Trader for its Abu Dhabi office. This role focuses on supporting senior traders, developing trading strategies, and enhancing pricing tools using Python and SQL. Candidates should have at least 1 year's trading experience, a background in quantitative disciplines, and the ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. The position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities to delve into the crypto industry.