Senior Quant Trader

Crypto.com; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency platform in London is looking for a skilled trader to manage risks and develop trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field and over 5 years of profitable trading experience. This role involves collaborating with developers and performing post-trade analyses. A keen interest in Python and a focus on continuous improvement are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of profitable trading experience in a relevant environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage trades.
• Interest in expanding technical skill set.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage risk during local time zone + rotation for weekend shift.
• Conduct research/pricing/execution for hedging.
• Improve existing strategies and develop new ones.

Skills

Profitable trading experience

Familiarity with Python

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage risk during local time zone + rotation for weekend shift.
• Conduct research/pricing/execution to facilitate hedging by using our automated trading infrastructure.
• Improving existing strategies and developing new strategies
• Identifying new markets/opportunities
• Perform post-trade analysis of strategies.
• Collaborating with quant developers to implement trading strategies and system features.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s, or PhD in mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science, or related quantitative analytical field.
• 5+ profitable trading experience on a leading trading desk in a bank, proprietary trading, or market making environment in any asset class.
• Demonstrable experience in successfully building and managing trades.
• Familiar with Python and have a keen interest in expanding your technical skillset.
• Think critically and strive for continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with high attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
• Are adaptive, self-motivated, enjoy challenges and significant responsibility, and thrive in fast-paced, competitive environments.