Crypto Trader (Weekend)

Virtu Financial; Singapore; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm is seeking a Crypto Trader to join their newly formed global team. The role involves managing algorithmic trading strategies and requires strong quantitative skills. Ideal candidates will have programming experience and a background in finance. This position offers a collaborative environment and the opportunity to learn about Crypto trading.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a financial institution.
• Programming experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and optimizing strategy performance.
• Managing intraday market and credit risk.
• Monitoring back-office operations and site reliability.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Mathematical Aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

SQL

Java

C++

Job description

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets worldwide. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enable us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities across more than 235 venues in 36 countries.

THE ROLE

Virtu’s Crypto trading desk is a newly formed, global team focusing on digital asset and digital asset derivative trading. The team leverages our advanced trading technology to develop and enhance strategies and trading operations across proprietary and client-facing businesses.

Our Crypto Traders are risk managers responsible for maintaining system and strategy performance, providing operational support, and managing high-performance algorithmic trading strategies. Responsibilities include:

1. Supervising and optimizing strategy performance
2. Managing intraday market and credit risk
3. Monitoring back-office operations and site reliability
4. Communicating and coordinating with the global Crypto trading team

The ideal candidate is dependable, trustworthy, and confident in overseeing trading activities during atypical hours. They will work closely with software engineers to refine trading strategies and technologies. Traders at Virtu become experts in trading technology, market microstructure, and liquidity dynamics. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-growing desk and learn about Crypto trading at a leading market maker.

THE CANDIDATE

• 1-3 years of experience in a financial institution; Crypto experience is a plus but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field preferred; strong graduates will also be considered.
• Programming experience required (Python, SQL, Java, or C++).
• Dependable, trustworthy, self-motivated, and disciplined.
• Strong quantitative problem-solving skills and mathematical aptitude.
• Effective communication skills, precise and agile.
• Proactive problem solver who can identify issues and create solutions independently.

THE PROCESS

Applicants will undergo an initial screening followed by an online programming test via HackerRank to assess coding ability.

Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other protected categories.