Senior Quant Derivatives Trader – Crypto & Crypto Markets

Crypto; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave entitlement

Flexi-work hours

Hybrid or remote set-up

Internal mobility program

Visa card provided

Job summary

Crypto.com’s Quant Trading team in Dublin seeks a seasoned quantitative trader to identify opportunities across perpetual futures, options and derivatives markets, and to develop strategies focused on capital efficiency and risk-adjusted returns.

You will monitor Greeks exposure, portfolio performance, and key risk metrics in real time, while contributing to post-trade analytics and automated execution infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 5–10 years of profitable trading experience on a leading trading desk within a bank, prop trading firm, or market-making environment.
• Demonstrable experience in building, managing, and scaling derivative trading strategies.
• Strong understanding of derivatives pricing, hedging techniques, and risk management frameworks.
• Advanced quantitative, analytical, alpha research and problem-solving skills, with time-sensitive execution.
• Proficiency in Python; strong command of Microsoft Excel. Experience with C++, R, KDB+/Q is a plus.
• Strong interest in and knowledge of both cryptocurrency and traditional asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monetize trading opportunities across perpetual futures, options, and derivatives markets.
• Develop and execute strategies with a focus on capital efficiency and risk-adjusted returns.
• Monitor and manage portfolio performance, Greeks exposure, and key risk metrics in real time.
• Contribute to the development of post-trade analytical tools and dashboards to enhance decision-making.
• Diagnose and resolve trading infrastructure issues in real time.
• Investigate strategy performance anomalies and execution problems, implementing corrective measures as needed.

Skills

Python

Excel

C++

R

KDB+/Q

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering/CS

Tools

Real-time risk systems

Automated execution infrastructure

Job description

Crypto.com’s Quant Trading team in Dublin seeks a seasoned quantitative trader to identify opportunities across perpetual futures, options and derivatives markets, and to develop strategies focused on capital efficiency and risk-adjusted returns.

You will monitor Greeks exposure, portfolio performance, and key risk metrics in real time, while contributing to post-trade analytics and automated execution infrastructure.