Senior Algorithmic Trader / Liquidity Researcher

Blockchain Academics; Hong Kong; Remote; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Binance is seeking a senior quantitative trading engineer to design and operate high-performing algorithmic strategies across products. You will own strategy development, growth roadmap, and collaborate with quant developers to deploy strategies and risk controls.

You will work with global teams to onboard new instruments, optimize execution, and explore on-chain trading innovations. Requirements: Master’s in quantitative field, 5+ years in trading, strong Python/SQL, plus C++/Rust.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in quantitative field required.
• 5+ years of experience in quantitative trading environments.
• Experience in market microstructure and order-book analysis.
• Proficient in Python and SQL; C++ or Rust is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and independent working style.

Responsibilities

• Design, day-to-day operation, and continuous improvement of high-performing algorithmic strategies.
• Own strategies development and growth roadmap, aligned with business mandates.
• Collaborate with quant developers to design specifications and deploy risk controls.
• Work with operations and stakeholders to onboard new instruments and funding requirements.
• Initiate projects to innovate trading and execution on multiple platforms and on-chain infra.

Skills

Python

SQL

Algorithmic trading

Quantitative modeling

C++/Rust

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in quantitative field

Tools

C++

Rust

Job description

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, and more. Our mission is to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design, day-to-day operation, and continuous improvement of high-performing algorithmic strategies for different products.
• Own strategies development and growth roadmap, while ensuring alignment with the overall business mandates.
• Work closely with quant developers to provide design specifications and ensure efficient deployment of strategies and risk controls into production systems.
• Collaborate with operations, clearing, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and accurate onboarding of new instruments and funding requirements.
• Participate in and initiate projects to innovate trading and execution solutions across different trading platforms and on-chain infrastructures.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or above in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in quantitative trading firms, brokers, and trading houses, with a proven track record of success.
• Experience in market microstructure and analysis of order books and trade data.
• Experience in algorithmic trading and execution strategy design. Experience in alpha signal generation is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of quantitative modeling, with the ability to independently build algo specifications for new trading strategies and collaborate with developers to deliver them.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; C++ or Rust is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a self-motivated and highly independent working style.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working with a global team in a fast-paced environment.

Why Binance

• Shape the future of finance
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative enviornment with autonomy
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team)

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