Trader | Crypto

Jump Trading; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jump Crypto in Singapore seeks a trader to join a dynamic, quantitative trading environment. You will contribute to researching, interpreting and capitalizing on global markets, executing strategies and supporting the production trading system.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of trading experience, a strong interest in cryptocurrencies, proficiency in Python, Linux basics, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Interest in cryptocurrencies and understanding of currencies/exchanges.
• Ability to write/understand Python scripts.
• Familiarity with a Linux environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with all lines of business and adaptability to priorities.
• Execution of trading strategies.
• Monitor positions and coordinate with clearing/ops to reconcile trades.
• Build and maintain DevOps tooling for production trading system.
• Troubleshoot production trading issues and improve desk processes.
• Learn about quant trading setups and exchange configurations.
• Own team-wide projects beyond day-to-day trading coverage.

Skills

Cryptocurrency interest

Python scripting

Linux familiarity

Multitasking

English communication

Discretion in decisions

Collaborative work style

Trading experience

Reliability

Job description

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.

As a Trader, you have an opportunity to join a dynamic group of people focused on researching, interpreting and capitalizing on the global trading markets. The ideal candidate for this position will be interested in learning how they can apply their skills in a quantitative trading environment. You should have a can-do attitude around supporting the team in a variety of ways and be motivated by this chance to learn and work alongside a team of experienced traders and technologists.

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 with an understanding of the various currencies, exchanges, etc.
• 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 1 year of trading experience
• Reliable and predictable availability