DeFi Quantitative Trader (EU Remote)

Keyrock; City Of London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm at the forefront of the digital asset revolution. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of systematic trading strategies in a collaborative environment. As a key player in the DeFi ecosystem, you'll leverage your expertise in programming and trading algorithms to enhance our trading models and infrastructure. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while being part of a diverse team that values creativity and excellence. If you're passionate about DeFi and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunities

Competitive salary package

Autonomy in time management

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in capital markets trading.
• Strong knowledge of DeFi systems and smart contract trading.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve algorithmic trading strategies.
• Manage deployment and performance analysis of trading strategies.
• Enhance trading infrastructure and models.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Java

SQL

DeFi systems

Trading algorithms

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Maths

Master’s Degree in Sciences

Master’s Degree in Statistics

Job description

Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.

Today, we rock with over 170 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs. Predominantly remote, we have hubs in London, Brussels and Singapore, and host regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.

We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly. Today, our services span market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks.

But we’re more than a service provider. We’re an initiator. We're pioneers in adopting the Rust Development language for our algorithmic trading, and champions of its use in the industry. We support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program. We upgrade ecosystems by injecting liquidity into promising DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols. And we push the industry's progress with our research and governance initiatives.

At Keyrock, we're not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We're actively building it.

Mission statement

We are building the most influential DeFi Ecosystem Participant. We are looking for a power user of DeFi systems looking to create, deploy and scale strategies across digital asset markets. Your mission will be to develop new systematic strategies, enhance current systematic strategies, and be a strategic thinker on growing on-chain ecosystems.

Job description

• Developing and improving our current algorithmic strategies

• Managing end to end the process of deployment and running trading strategies

• Developing ad-hoc system to connect to new execution venues

• Reviewing performance metrics and communicating post strategy analysis

• Helping to deliver continuous improvements on our trading infrastructure and models

• Ensuring market and research issues are properly documented

Background and experience

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Sciences or Statistics

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience at a capital markets trading firm

• Knowledge of DeFi system and smart contract based trading

Competences and personality

• Familiarity with financial markets and trading algorithms

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• Passion for DeFi

• A high degree of technical aptitude with programming skills in Python/C++/Rust/Java

• Knowledge of SQL

• Strong analytical capabilities

• Enjoy taking time to discuss crazy ideas with colleagues in the evening

Our recruitment philosophy

We value self-awareness in our recruitment process. We seek people who understand themselves and their career goals. We're after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.

Our offer

• A competitive salary package, with various benefits depending on the method of engagement (employee or freelancer).

• Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely

• The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence

As an employer we are committed to build an inclusive, diverse and non-discriminating work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, creed and sexual orientation. We hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.

Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.

https://keyrock.com/careers/