Senior Quant Trader

Freedx; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A cryptocurrency exchange in Dubai is seeking an experienced algorithmic trader to analyze client flows and develop market-making strategies. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in relevant trading environments and be proficient in Python or C#. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonuses

Flexible work schedule

Generous paid leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in algorithmic trading on CEX futures, equity margin trading, or CME futures.
• Proficient in Python or C#.
• Ability to build data pipelines from scratch.
• Solid understanding of risk management in high-frequency environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze trading patterns and correlations in client flows.
• Develop market-making strategies based on real-time data.
• Participate in building a database of trades and orders.
• Optimize profit through robust risk control models.

Skills

Algorithmic trading experience

Proficiency in Python

Risk management

Database management

Market-making strategies

Job description

Overview

Freedx is a newly established cryptocurrency exchange dedicated to providing a seamless, secure, and innovative trading experience. Our team comprises experienced professionals from the crypto, finance, and technology sectors, all passionate about driving the future of digital finance. At FreedX, we are committed to creating a platform that empowers our clients with the freedom to manage their digital assets confidently and efficiently.

Our Vision:

At Freedx, our vision is to be the most trusted and reliable cryptocurrency exchange, offering unparalleled freedom and scalability to our clients. We aim to build a platform where users can trade and manage their assets with complete peace of mind, knowing that their security and reliability are our top priorities. We strive to continuously innovate and adapt to the evolving needs of the crypto market, ensuring that our clients have access to the best tools and services to achieve their financial goals. Join us on our journey to redefine the standards of digital asset trading and experience the freedom, reliability, and scalability that Freedx has to offer.

Job Responsibilities

• 1. Client Flow Analysis
  • Detect patterns, correlations, and behavioral signals in traders’ orders.
  • Assess continuation/reversal probability after user trades.
• 2. Market-Making Strategy Development
  • Build quoting logic based on current liquidity and position exposure.
  • Incorporate funding rates, cross-margin positions, and hedging strategies.
  • Dynamically adjust spreads and order book depth based on real-time data.
• 3. Development & Backtesting
  • Participate in building and maintaining a proprietary database of trades and orders.
  • Develop a trading simulator to model market flow (including fees, latency, and spread slippage).
  • Rapidly prototype and test hypotheses in both simulated and live market environments.
• 4. Profit Optimization
  • Balance spread capture with holding positions against the overall market.
  • Apply robust risk control models to minimize large drawdowns.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven experience in algorithmic trading on CEX futures, equity margin trading, or CME futures.
  • Crypto futures mechanics (perpetuals, funding, margin).
  • Order book microstructure and execution logic.
  • Adverse selection and trading against aggressive flow.
• Proficient in Python or C#.
• Ability to build data pipelines from scratch without pre-existing datasets.
• Solid understanding of risk management in high-frequency environments.
• Self-sufficient and able to operate without pre-built infrastructure or tooling.

Nice to Have

• Experience in HFT (high-frequency trading) or ultra-low-latency trading.
• Proven track record of delivering profitable market-making strategies on live capital (beyond backtests).
• Experience applying machine learning techniques to order flow classification.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based discretionary bonuses
• Flexible work schedule, remote work opportunity
• Generous paid leave
• Opportunity for professional development

Freedx is an equal opportunity employer. We stand for an open and inclusive work environment that fosters the well-being of everyone. We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our people unique.