Cryptocurrency Trader

Yubo Trading; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health club membership

Snacks & drinks

Birthday leave

Job summary

Yubo Trading is a fast-growing, tech-driven trading firm based in Hong Kong. The role focuses on analyzing and improving trading models, with a strong emphasis on numerical sensitivity and a passion for Cryptocurrency.

The ideal candidate has a quantitative degree and 2+ years in global trading environments, with solid Python and Linux skills, ready to work in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in a quantitative field (CS/Physics/Engineering/Math).
• 2+ years at a global quantitative trading/HFT firm, hedge fund, or similar financial institution.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong Python programming skills and experience with Linux.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, monitor and improve existing trading models, algorithms and systems.
• Carry out data analysis and mathematical modelling on large sets of time-series data.
• Collaborate with Traders and Developers to optimize trading results.

Skills

Python programming

Analytical skills

Time-series analysis

Linux OS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in quantitative field

Tools

Pandas/Numpy

Job description

• Your decisions have direct impact on the company’s trading profits
• Excellent numerical sensitivity
• Strong interest and passionate in Cryptocurrency

Company Description/Culture:

• Fast growing tech-driven trading firm in the low-latency / high-frequency arena based in Hong Kong
• A fast-paced, flat structure, dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Ownership of work from day one and get rewarded for outstanding performance
• Frequent team lunches, pantry full of snacks and drinks, health club memberships, birthday leaves and more.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze, monitor and improve existing trading models, algorithms and systems
• Carry out data analysis and mathematical modelling on large sets of time-series data
• Collaborate with fellow Traders and Developers to optimize trading results

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or any other analytical / quantitative related field of study
• 2+ years' working experience at a global quantitative trading / HFT firm, hedge fund or other financial institution
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
• Strong Python programming skills and experience of Linux OS

Personality Fit:

• Competitive attitude and eagerness to constantly improve yourself
• Innovative & keen to continuously learn about trading
• Self-directed, quick and decisive thinking and be able to work productively under minimal supervision
• Critical thinking, detail-oriented and prudent
• Excellent communication skills and team spirit
• Ability to act and perform successfully in a fast-moving and high-pressured environment
• Passionate in Trading, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency