Experienced Defi Trader

Kronos Research; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kronos Research, a leading quantitative trading firm, is seeking Experienced Defi Traders to manage cryptocurrency portfolios and develop trading strategies. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background and proven trading experience in the defi space, along with programming skills and a passion for blockchain technology.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in live trading in the defi space.
• Strong proficiency in on-chain research and risk management.
• Passion for learning about protocol microstructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize cryptocurrency portfolios with quantitative strategies.
• Develop, backtest, and implement trading strategies in cryptocurrency markets.
• Conduct deep analysis of crypto assets and market trends.

Skills

On-chain research

Risk management

Statistical analysis

Programming (Python, Rust, Solidity)

Education

Degree from a top-tier global institution

Job description

*Please note that this is a remote position, candidates are expected to have own work authorization in the country they based at*

Job Description

Kronos Research is a technology and science-driven quantitative trading firm. Driven by our core values, we risk firm capital to pursue new ideas and profit opportunities with conviction and as such, we have been at the forefront of technology and research, quickly dominating newer markets such as applying HFT to cryptocurrency markets globally. We have reached milestones of trading more than $20 Billion USD in a single day alone and more than $ 5 Billion USD of average daily volume.

We are always seeking exceptional Experienced Defi Traders to join our existing teams and/or start new teams. If you meet the following criteria, we would love to speak with you.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize cryptocurrency portfolios, employing quantitative strategies to achieve consistent returns.
• Develop, backtest, and implement trading strategies in the cryptocurrency markets, balancing risk and reward.
• Conduct deep analysis of crypto assets and market trends to make data-driven investment decisions.
• Collaborate with researchers, data scientists, and tech teams to refine strategies and improve portfolio performance.
• Monitor and manage risks associated with trading strategies to ensure alignment with firm objectives.
• Communicate portfolio performance and risk analysis to senior management and stakeholders regularly.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional educational background from a top-tier global institution.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in live trading in the defi space
• A passion for learning about protocol microstructure and design mechanisms
• Strong proficiency in on-chain research, risk management, and statistical analysis.
• Programming skills (Python, Rust, Solidity, etc.) to implement, refine and execute strategies is a strong plus

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Deep understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape, including DeFi, tokenomics, and blockchain technology.
• Curious about new technologies and research papers

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