Quantitative Trader

Anson McCade; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A proprietary trading firm in Dubai is seeking a Quant Researcher/Trader to research and deploy crypto strategies. The role involves collaborating with other researchers, developing tools, and implementing strategies. Ideal candidates should have over 2 years of experience in crypto, strong Python skills, and preferably a Master’s or PhD from a reputable institution. Attractive benefits including performance-based bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Formulaic bonus based on PnL

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of research and trading experience in crypto.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with Rust.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Research strategies across CeFi or DeFi venues.
• Develop infrastructure and tools for strategy production.
• Manage risk and work independently if more experienced.

Skills

Research and trading experience in crypto

Coding skills in Python

Experience with Rust

Education

Master’s or PhD from a top university

Job description

My client is a proprietary trading firm which is expanding their presence in the crypto space. The firm can hire globally, with opportunities in London, Paris, Singapore, Switzerland and Dubai, and is looking for a Quant Researcher / Trader to research and deploy either HFT / MM, mid frequency / stat arb or CTA strategies.

The successful candidate will have over 2 years of experience in researching and monitoring strategies within crypto, and will receive comprehensive benefits including a formulaic bonus based on PnL.

The Role :

• Researching strategies across CeFi or DeFi venues in collaboration with other Quantitative Researchers / Traders, Developers and PMs.
• Working on the development of infrastructure and tools, as well as the production and implementation of strategies.
• More experienced candidates will manage risk and can work more independently.

Requirements :

The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of research and trading experience in crypto.

Coding skills in Python, experience with other programming languages such as Rust is also beneficial.

A Master’s or PhD from a top university is preferred.