DeFi Trader

Presto; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to manage and optimize cryptocurrency portfolios using quantitative strategies. The ideal candidate has proven experience in live DeFi trading, strong programming skills in Python or Solidity, and a deep understanding of cryptocurrency ecosystems. Responsibilities include executing market-making strategies on DEX platforms and monitoring portfolio performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in live DeFi trading.
• Strong proficiency in on-chain research, statistical analysis, and risk management.
• Programming skills in Python, Solidity, or equivalent languages for strategy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize cryptocurrency portfolios using quantitative strategies.
• Monitor and adjust risk/reward balances for portfolio performance.
• Execute passive market-making strategies on DEX platforms like Uniswap.

Skills

Live DeFi trading

On-chain research

Statistical analysis

Risk management

Python programming

Solidity programming

Job description

About Presto

Founded in 2014, Presto is an algorithmic trading and financial services firm with a global presence. Presto focuses on delivering value for clients through a rigorous research-driven approach to investment and trade execution. With a high volume of daily trade activity, Presto operates in both digital assets and traditional finance markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize cryptocurrency portfolios using quantitative strategies to ensure consistent returns.
• Monitor and adjust risk/reward balances for portfolio performance.
• Execute passive market-making strategies on DEX platforms like Uniswap, ensuring timely rebalancing and effective price band management.
• Determine optimal rebalancing schedules and price bands for Uniswap liquidity pools.
• Estimate fees and assess profitability from various liquidity pools to identify the most lucrative opportunities.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis including profitability assessments and risk management of new projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in live DeFi trading
• Strong proficiency in on-chain research, statistical analysis, and risk management.
• Programming skills in Python, Solidity, or equivalent languages for strategy implementation.

Preferred

• Deep understanding of cryptocurrency ecosystems, including DeFi, tokenomics, and blockchain technologies.
• Demonstrated success in managing cryptocurrency portfolios with a track record of profitability.
• Curiosity for emerging technologies and cutting-edge research in the blockchain space.

Hiring process

• CV/ Resume Submission
• Homework test
• Coding Homework test
• 1st round interview
• 2nd round interview
• Note: Depending on circumstances, the interview process may change.