Digital Assets Trader

Flow Traders; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual company trip

Personal development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Flow Traders is seeking an experienced Digital Assets Trader to join our global trading team. Based in New York, Amsterdam, or Hong Kong, you will develop and optimize trading strategies across centralized and decentralized markets.

Qualifications include strong profitability track record and expertise in crypto market structure. The role offers a competitive salary range of $175,000 to $225,000, plus bonuses, along with a vibrant working environment and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience at a leading proprietary trading firm with a strong profitability record.
• Demonstrated ownership of trading strategies in production.
• Expertise in market dynamics and executing trades.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize trading strategies across CeFi and DeFi markets.
• Monitor and manage risk for digital asset strategies.
• Identify market inefficiencies and capitalize on them.

Skills

Profitability track record

Trading strategy ownership

On-chain (DeFi) trading

Execution and liquidity understanding

Latency-sensitive systems experience

Quantitative skills

Programming (Python, SQL)

Job description

Flow Traders is looking for an experienced Digital Assets Trader to join our global Digital Assets Trading team, with the opportunity to be based in Amsterdam, Hong Kong, or New York. We are seeking candidates with a proven track record in low‑latency (CeFi) trading and/or on‑chain (DeFi) trading. The ideal candidate has demonstrated significant and consistent PnL generation through strategies deployed in production and brings deep expertise in crypto market structure.

You will be part of a highly collaborative global team, working closely with traders, quants, and engineers to develop and scale trading strategies across centralized and decentralized markets.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and optimize profitable trading strategies across CeFi and/or DeFi markets
• Contribute to the 24/7 trading, monitoring, and risk management of our digital asset strategies
• Identify and capitalize on market inefficiencies across exchanges, instruments, and protocols
• Collaborate with global teams to enhance execution, tooling, and trading infrastructure
• Contribute research and insights to improve overall team performance and strategy portfolio

What you will need to succeed

• Experience at a leading proprietary trading firm and/or a proven, significant track record of profitability
• Demonstrated ownership of trading strategies running in production
• Experience in one or both of:
  • On‑chain (DeFi) trading
  • Strong understanding of execution, liquidity, and market dynamics
  • Experience with latency‑sensitive systems and exchange APIs
  • Ability to generate and validate trading ideas using data and real‑time feedback
  • Strong quantitative skills with solid programming and data‑handling capabilities (e.g. Python, SQL)

At Flow Traders, we acknowledge the importance of open and transparent communication whether it be with our employees, our stakeholders, or our local and global communities. When it comes to salary, Flow Traders uses reliable market research to create base ranges. Where candidates will fall within the range depends on a few different factors including but not limited to level of experience, location, and specific skill set. We also consider ourselves one global team, and to demonstrate that, all employees are eligible to share in the company’s success through an annual discretionary variable remuneration allocated based on company, group and individual performance and contribution.

Per NYC salary transparency law, the total compensation for this role includes a base range of $175,000 to $225,000 plus annual discretionary variable remuneration.

Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.

Get to grips with our process for our Trading teams

You can view the hiring process for our graduate roles at the link below

1. Applying for a role at Flow Traders: Submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the position.

2. Interview with a Recruiter: Shortlisted candidates will have an interview with a Recruiter to assess business knowledge, motivation and cultural fit.

3. Interview with your potential team: The next step is to meet the relevant team to discuss previous experience, technical skills, and relevant knowledge.

4. Final interview stage: Interview to meet with the Head of Trading and team members.

What We Offer

No matter where you’re based, we offer great perks and benefits.

Attractive Compensation

Remuneration package comprised of a base salary and a discretionary variable component.

Dedicated academy with endless personal and functional development opportunities.

Exceptional Events & Social Activities

Annual company trip, holiday parties, family and sports events. There is something for everyone!

Employee Foundation

Volunteer programs for employees and charity support initiatives through the Flow Traders Foundation.

Global Rotations Opportunities

Opportunities to work in different locations to support personal growth within the company and develop your career.

Great Global Locations

Vibrant working environments, furnished with lounges, bars, gaming areas and offering lunches and coffee.

Wellness and Healthy Culture

Active lifestyle promoted by offering sports, healthy food and wellbeing programs.

Working with Great Minds

Informal working environment, with a focus on direct and open communication, entrepreneurial spirit and a driven atmosphere.