Quantitative Trader - Crypto

QuantFi; Schiphol-Rijk; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Commuting allowance

Pension plan

Gym access

L&D budget EUR 2000

Job summary

QuantFi, part of the Coinmerce Group, is a proprietary high-frequency trading firm in crypto. We develop and deploy data-driven, systematic strategies across global markets from our Schiphol-Rijk office.

Join a team responsible for generating alpha through cutting-edge technology and robust risk controls. This production-focused role demands building, validating, and maintaining live trading strategies while collaborating with engineers to improve latency and execution.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or another quantitative field.
• Strong analytical mindset with proven ability to solve complex quantitative problems.
• Hands-on experience building systematic strategies in crypto, derivatives, FX, or traditional financial markets.
• Solid understanding of probability, statistics, and time-series analysis.
• Experience implementing data-driven or machine learning models in production environments.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Rust, C++, or similar languages.
• Experience working with exchange APIs, automated trading systems, or low-latency infrastructure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and run algorithmic trading strategies across crypto spot and derivatives markets.
• Identify structural inefficiencies and cross-venue opportunities across centralized and decentralized exchanges.
• Study order book behavior, liquidity patterns, volatility shifts, and funding dynamics to uncover alpha.
• Improve execution performance by optimizing latency, fill rates, and slippage control.
• Deploy and maintain strategies within our internal trading framework.
• Continuously evaluate live performance, risk exposure, and capital efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to enhance trading systems, connectivity, and execution logic.

Skills

Python

Rust

C++

Quantitative analysis

Time-series analysis

Low-latency systems

Education

Mathematics/Physics/CS degree

Tools

Trading APIs

Job description

QuantFi, part of the Coinmerce Group, is a proprietary high-frequency trading firm in the crypto industry. We leverage our proprietary HFT platform and employ various strategies to optimize and stabilize global cryptocurrency exchanges. By providing liquidity and stabilizing the ask and bid prices on spot markets, we effectively \"make these markets.\" Our efforts result in stable and fair pricing for everyone in the markets that QuantFi operates in.

Being part of the Coinmerce Group gives our team access to a strong network of expertise and resources while maintaining our own independent identity.

Coinmerce Group is a Dutch-founded European crypto services company consisting of 3 pillars: brokerage, asset management and proprietary trading. Transparency is our core value, and our open-door policy supports collaboration, innovation, and team spirit in our Schiphol-Rijk office. With over 150 talented colleagues, we’re shaping the future of crypto together, are you ready to join us?

What We Offer

• Innovative Work: Be part of a team advancing new technology within the crypto industry;
• Modern Workspace: Enjoy our new office located at Schiphol-Rijk;
• Daily Perks: Free lunch, fresh fruit and weekly Friday drinks at our company bar;
• Team Events: Engage in monthly team events and bonding activities;
• Commuting & Pension: Receive commuting allowance and a solid pension plan;
• Benefits & Wellness: 25 vacation days, monthly chair massages, and access to our company gym and Alleo benefit program;
• Yearly L&D Budget: Of EUR 2000,-!

About the role

Coinmerce is strengthening its digital asset trading division and is looking for a Quantitative Crypto Trader who can transform data-driven insights into live, scalable strategies. This is a production-focused role where ideas are expected to be implemented, deployed, and measured in real market conditions.

You will leverage our proprietary trading infrastructure to uncover inefficiencies across global crypto markets and convert them into systematic, risk-managed strategies operating across

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and run algorithmic trading strategies across crypto spot and derivatives markets
• Identify structural inefficiencies and cross-venue opportunities across centralized and decentralized exchanges
• Study order book behavior, liquidity patterns, volatility shifts, and funding dynamics to uncover alpha
• Improve execution performance by optimizing latency, fill rates, and slippage control
• Deploy and maintain strategies within our internal trading framework
• Continuously evaluate live performance, risk exposure, and capital efficiency
• Collaborate closely with engineers to enhance trading systems, connectivity, and execution logic

Requirements

• Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or another quantitative field
• Strong analytical mindset with proven ability to solve complex quantitative problems
• Hands-on experience building systematic strategies in crypto, derivatives, FX, or traditional financial markets
• Solid understanding of probability, statistics, and time-series analysis
• Experience implementing data-driven or machine learning models in production environments
• Strong programming skills in Python, Rust, C++, or similar languages
• Experience working with exchange APIs, automated trading systems, or low-latency infrastructure is a plus