Quant Trader

Mathrix; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the finance sector is seeking a passionate Quant Trader to join their dynamic team. This role demands a competitive mindset and a strong analytical background, as you will be responsible for executing trades and optimizing trading strategies in a fast-paced environment. With the crypto markets operating around the clock, your commitment to staying updated on market developments is crucial. You will collaborate closely with both the trading and research teams, ensuring that you are always ahead of the competition. If you thrive in a challenging environment and are eager to capitalize on opportunities, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

20 vacation days

Monthly meal allowance

Yearly office trip

Regular team dinners

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a quantitative field is required.
• Experience in programming and strong analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades and manage day-to-day trading operations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve trading strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Competitive Attitude

Decision Making

Programming (Python or another language)

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Physics

Master’s degree in Mathematics

Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance

Master’s degree in Econometrics

Job description

Being a Quant Trader is neither a part-time job nor a full-time job. It’s a lifestyle. The crypto markets are opened 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Therefore, you need to be passionate about the job, always want to follow the developments in the crypto space, and most of all, love watching the markets. You need to be excited to spot opportunities and work closely with the team. It is a rewarding job, but that comes at the cost of always wanting to be present, whether it is day or night.

As a Quant Trader, you have a competitive attitude and the eagerness to constantly improve yourself and capitalize on opportunities. Together with the trading team, you are responsible for the execution of the trades, the PnL, and working on the day-to-day trading operations. You are always looking for the best results in terms of developing, maintaining, and improving the trading strategies. In this dynamic environment, you are triggered by being faster and smarter than the competitors. Next to the trading team, you also work closely with our research and technology teams.

Who are you

1. You have a Master’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Econometrics, or equivalent
2. You always want to follow the market developments
3. Team player with a competitive and goal-oriented mindset and strong analytical skills
4. Ability to spot opportunities and capitalize on them
5. Capability to make split-second decisions
6. Experience with programming (Python or another language)
7. Pro-active, a self-starter, honest, flexible, and stress resistant

What we offer

1. Excellent remuneration (including discretionary bonus)
2. Fun and inspiring work environment
3. Experienced and knowledgeable colleagues
4. 20 vacation days
5. Additional: going out for dinner regularly, yearly office trip, and a monthly meal allowance

A pre-employment screening is part of our application process.