DeFi Trader

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

Job summary

A leading algorithmic trading firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced DeFi Trader to manage and optimize cryptocurrency portfolios using quantitative strategies. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in live DeFi trading, strong proficiency in on-chain research, and programming skills in Python or similar. This role offers the opportunity to actively engage in market-making strategies and evaluate profitability in various liquidity pools.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cryptocurrency portfolios to ensure consistent returns.
• Ability to adjust risk/reward balances for optimal portfolio performance.
• Proficiency in conducting quantitative analysis for market strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize cryptocurrency portfolios using quantitative strategies.
• Execute market-making strategies on DEX platforms.
• Estimate fees and assess profitability from liquidity pools.

Skills

Proven experience in live DeFi trading

Strong proficiency in on-chain research

Statistical analysis

Risk management

Programming skills in Python

Skills in Solidity

Job description

DeFi Trader

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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