Quant Trader (VP)

Crypto; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Birthday and work anniversary rewards

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Flex-work hours; hybrid/remote setup

Job summary

Crypto.com is seeking mid-to-senior quantitative traders to join our multi-strategy desk and help drive growth in our trading business. The Quant Trading team builds high-performance data and trading infrastructure, trading across crypto spot and derivatives, prediction markets, and traditional financial markets.

You will move quickly, think independently, and use modern tools— including AI-assisted development — to tackle problems across research, execution, infrastructure, and live trading.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or above in a quantitative discipline from a top-tier global university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in systematic or electronic trading environments, with crypto markets preferred.
• Proficient in Python, C++, or Java; enthusiastic about deepening technical expertise in a high-performance trading context.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and work output.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of trading strategies, work with dev on implementation, and be responsible for risk and PnL management.
• Oversee and allocate resources to ensure trading operations and tasks are executed efficiently and at scale.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on daily market sentiment, risk exposures, PnL, and other key trading metrics.
• Conduct post-trade analysis to evaluate and refine trading strategies and algorithmic performance.
• Partner closely with trading developers to enhance pricing models, execution logic, and booking systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve trading infrastructure and contribute to the evolution of the team’s quantitative capabilities.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Analytical thinking

Under pressure

Education

Master's degree in quantitative field

Tools

AI tools

Trading infra

Job description

Overview

We are looking for mid‑to‑senior quantitative traders to join our multi‑strategy desk and help drive the next stage of growth in our trading business.

Our Quant Trading team builds high‑performance data and trading infrastructure, and systematically trades across crypto spot and derivatives, prediction markets, and traditional financial markets. We combine statistical market analysis, strategy research, and strong engineering discipline to identify opportunities and turn ideas into production trading systems.

This role sits in a flat and highly collaborative environment, working closely with data analysts, core developers, and trading operations. You will be expected to move quickly, think independently, and use modern tools— including AI‑assisted development— to tackle complex problems across research, execution, infrastructure, and live trading.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of trading strategies, work with dev on implementation, and be responsible for risk and PnL management.
• Oversee and allocate resources to ensure trading operations and tasks are executed efficiently and at scale.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on daily market sentiment, risk exposures, PnL, and other key trading metrics.
• Conduct post‑trade analysis to evaluate and refine trading strategies and algorithmic performance.
• Partner closely with trading developers to enhance pricing models, execution logic, and booking systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve trading infrastructure and contribute to the continuous evolution of the team's quantitative capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or above in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering) from a top‑tier global university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in systematic or electronic trading environments, with a strong understanding of crypto markets preferred.
• Proficient in Python, C++, or Java; enthusiastic about deepening technical expertise in a high‑performance trading context.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and work output.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with acute attention to detail.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and make sound decisions in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Attractive annual leave entitlement including birthday and work anniversary rewards
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Eligible for company‑sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance
• Work Flexibility Adoption: flex‑work hour and hybrid or remote set‑up

About Crypto.com

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.

Learn more at https://crypto.com.

Equal Opportunities

Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.

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