Senior Quant Trader

Crypto.com; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to join their trading team. This role involves monitoring and managing risks, conducting research, and improving trading strategies within a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field and extensive trading experience. If you thrive on challenges and have a passion for trading, this opportunity offers a dynamic and rewarding career path.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of profitable trading experience on a leading trading desk.
• Proven experience in building and managing trades successfully.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage risk during local time zone + rotation for weekend shift.
• Conduct research, pricing, and execution to facilitate hedging.

Skills

Python

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in Mathematics

Master’s or PhD in Statistics

Master’s or PhD in Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage risk during local time zone + rotation for weekend shift
• Conduct research, pricing, and execution to facilitate hedging using our automated trading infrastructure
• Improve existing strategies and develop new ones
• Identify new markets and opportunities
• Perform post-trade analysis of strategies
• Collaborate 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 field
• 5+ profitable trading experience on a leading trading desk in a bank, proprietary trading, or market-making environment across any asset class
• Proven experience in building and managing trades successfully
• Familiarity with Python and a keen interest in expanding technical skills
• Critical thinking and continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail
• Adaptive, self-motivated, enjoy challenges, and thrive in fast-paced, competitive environments