Trader | Crypto

Jump Trading; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven trading firm based in Singapore is seeking a professional to execute trading strategies and manage a production trading system. The role includes monitoring trading positions, building a DevOps toolkit, and troubleshooting production issues. Successful candidates will have a strong interest in cryptocurrencies, proficiency in Python, and at least 3 years of trading experience. The position requires excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Strong interest and understanding of cryptocurrencies and exchanges.
• Ability to write and understand Python scripts.
• Experience in a trading environment for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Execute trading strategies and monitor trading positions.
• Build and maintain DevOps toolkit for production trading.
• Troubleshoot trading issues and improve desk processes.

Skills

Interest in cryptocurrencies

Python proficiency

Linux familiarity

Excellent communication skills

3+ years trading experience

Job description

Overview

Jump Crypto is committed to building and standing up critical infrastructure needed to catalyze the growth of the crypto ecosystem. We're builders, partners, and traders who take a long-term view of crypto's prospects and operate to unlock the full potential of open, community-driven networks. Since our inception as a skunkworks intern project in late 2015, we've grown into a dynamic and seasoned team of high performing players across a range of functions. Today, we play an important role in the development of some of the largest and most innovative crypto communities.

Jump Crypto is the crypto division of Jump Trading Group, a research driven quantitative trading firm that's one of the largest traders by volume across traditional asset classes. For more on our history, culture and the road ahead read our blog here. To learn more, please visit us at www.jumpcrypto.com and follow us at @JumpCryptoHQ.

What You’ll Do

• Familiarity and interest in all lines of the business (outside trading); willingness to understand business priorities and to adapt.
• Execution of trading strategies.
• Monitor trading positions and work with clearing and operations team to reconcile trades and position breaks throughout the shift.
• Build and maintain DevOps toolkit for the production trading system including configuration management, process management, deployment, monitoring, data collection, and analysis.
• Troubleshooting production trading issues, improving trading desk processes.
• Proficiency in (or ability to learn about) quant trading efforts, exchange trading setups, and any trading-related areas.
• Should own and take responsibility for team-wide projects beyond day-to-day trading coverage.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills You’ll Need

• Interest in cryptocurrencies and an understanding of the various currencies, exchanges, etc. is preferred.
• Comfortable with Python and the ability to write and understand simple to moderate scripts.
• Familiarity with a Linux environment.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion in making decisions.
• Aptitude and preference for working in a highly collaborative environment.
• At least 3+ years trading experience.
• Reliable and predictable availability.