HFT Crypto Quant Trader

Anson McCade; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quant hedge fund in London is seeking an experienced HFT Crypto Trader to develop cutting-edge trading strategies in digital asset markets. The ideal candidate has proven HFT crypto trading experience and strong skills in high-performance programming. This role offers a highly competitive compensation package and a chance to work in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Benefits

Performance Related Bonuses

Exposure to cutting-edge crypto markets

Highly competitive compensation structure

Qualifications

• Proven track record in HFT crypto trading at a buyside firm.
• Experience developing and running high Sharpe strategies in digital assets.
• Strong computational and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of trading strategies from research to deployment.
• Development of high Sharpe, scalable HFT strategies.
• Collaboration with quantitative researchers and developers.

Skills

HFT crypto trading

High-performance programming languages (Python, C++)

Computational and quantitative skills

Market microstructure

Liquidity dynamics

Job description

Overview

£150,000 - £175,000 GBP
Performance Related Bonuses
Onsite WORKING

Location and Type

Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom

Type: Permanent

Role

My client, a leading quant hedge fund, is seeking a highly skilled HFT Crypto Trader to join their London-based team. This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of digital asset markets, building and deploying cutting-edge high-frequency trading strategies within a world-class buyside environment.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of trading strategies, from research and idea generation through to implementation, optimization, and deployment.
• Development of high Sharpe, scalable HFT crypto strategies across centralized and decentralized venues.
• Continuous improvement of execution, risk management, and infrastructure to maximize performance.
• Collaboration with quantitative researchers, developers, and infrastructure teams to refine models and systems.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in HFT crypto trading at a buyside firm (hedge fund or proprietary trading).
• Experience developing and running high Sharpe strategies in digital assets.
• Strong computational and quantitative skills, with expertise in Python, C++, or other high-performance programming languages.
• Deep understanding of market microstructure and liquidity dynamics in crypto markets.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.

What’s on Offer

• The chance to join a leading quant hedge fund with significant resources, infrastructure, and capital backing.
• Exposure to cutting-edge crypto and digital asset markets.
• A highly competitive compensation structure, aligned with performance.
• A collaborative, innovative, and intellectually rigorous environment.