Quantitative Trader - Cryptocurrency

Point Three Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Point Three Group is seeking an experienced quantitative trader to build and manage systematic crypto trading strategies, focusing on liquidity provisioning and market making across mainstream coins and digital assets.

The role requires a portable trading strategy with an IP, live-trading track record of 2+ years, and strong programming skills in C++, C, or Java. Base NYC salary ranges from $125,000 to $250,000 plus discretionary bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Own IP and verifiable trading track record with at least 2 years live trading history.
• Sharpe Ratio of 3.0+ and consistent returns.
• Effective risk management capabilities.
• Clear communication of trading performance to leadership.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in a quantitative field.
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages (C++, C, Java).

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, trade, and manage high-frequency or market-making strategies in cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.
• Use quantitative research techniques to conduct alpha research, backtesting, implementation, and manage strategy risk and exposure.
• Collaborate with risk management, data groups, and leadership teams/executives.

Skills

Proven trading track record

Sharpe ratio 3.0+

Quantitative analysis

Risk management

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Master’s degree in a quantitative field

PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

C++

C

Java

Job description

Quantitative Trader - Cryptocurrency

About our Client and the Role

Our client is a global proprietary trading firm focused on digital asset liquidity and cryptocurrency market making. The firm is looking to hire experienced quantitative traders with either established high frequency crypto strategies or those with a strong interest in trading crypto. You’ll work on building systematic trading strategies focusing on liquidity provisioning in mainstream coins and other digital assets.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, trade, and manage high frequency or market making strategies in cryptocurrencies and other digital assets;
• Use quantitative research techniques to conduct alpha research, back testing, implementation, and manage strategy risk and exposure;
• Collaborate with teams across an organization, such as risk management, data groups, and leadership teams/executives;

Requirements

• A portable cryptocurrency trading strategy, for which you must own the IP and a verifiable track record, with at least 2 years of live trading history;
• A Sharpe Ratio of 3.0+ and strong, consistent returns;
• Effective risk management capabilities;
• Ability to communicate clearly and distill information with leadership about trading performance;
• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, or other similar technical disciplines;
• Experience with C++, C, Java, or other object oriented programming language;

In accordance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $250,000 and is specific to New York City. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental, and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonuses can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.

About Point Three Group

Point Three Group is helping redefine the future of computational finance. Our goal is to fuel research progress, foster innovation, and shape the financial landscape by connecting the brightest minds in research, trading, and engineering with leading investment firms. We bring unparalleled industry experience, honed through years of internal recruiting at some of the biggest and most successful companies in finance and tech. Our insider knowledge of the qualities and skills that make candidates exceptional gives us a deeper edge in understanding our clients’ needs and recruiting talent that exceeds expectations.

At Point Three, we don’t just find talent; we discover the future of finance.