DeFi Trader

Presto; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a professional to manage and optimize cryptocurrency portfolios using quantitative strategies. The ideal candidate has proven experience in DeFi trading and strong proficiency in on-chain research and programming. Responsibilities include executing market-making strategies, monitoring portfolio performance, and providing profitability assessments on 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.

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.
• Determine optimal rebalancing schedules for liquidity pools.
• Estimate fees and assess profitability from liquidity pools.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis including risk management of new projects.

Skills

Live DeFi trading

On-chain research

Statistical analysis

Risk management

Programming in Python

Programming in Solidity

Job description

About Presto

Founded in 2014, Presto is an algorithmic trading and financial services firm with a global presence. Presto focuses on delivering exceptional value for clients through a rigorous research-driven approach to investment and trade execution. With more than a 100 million trade executions in a day, Presto is a leading financial services firm 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
• Depending on the circumstances, the interview process may change.

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