Quantitative Trader - DeFi & Crypto

Radley James; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Radley James is seeking a junior to mid-level DeFi Quant Trader in New York to join a leading crypto market maker. You will research, develop, and deploy systematic trading strategies across decentralized exchanges and on-chain protocols, working alongside top quantitative researchers and engineers.

The role emphasizes market opportunity identification, execution optimization, and risk management in a rapidly evolving DeFi landscape, with a highly competitive compensation package and hybrid work

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, CS, Statistics, Physics or a related quantitative field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ and grit for fast-paced trading.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and deploy systematic DeFi trading strategies across DeFi exchanges and on-chain protocols.
• Assist in optimizing execution and managing risk within a hybrid trading environment.

Skills

Python

C++

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Quantitative degree (Math/CS/Stats/Physics)

Job description

A well-established crypto market maker is expanding its DeFi trading business and is looking to hire an junior to mid-level DeFi Quant Trader in New York. They are a leading liquidity provider with a strong global presence, leveraging sophisticated algorithmic trading strategies across both centralized and decentralized digital asset markets.

As a DeFi Quant Trader, you'll be responsible for researching, developing, and deploying systematic trading strategies across decentralized exchanges and on-chain protocols. Working alongside world-class quantitative researchers and engineers, you'll identify market opportunities, optimize execution, and manage risk across a rapidly evolving DeFi landscape.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, or another quantitative discipline.
• Outstanding graduates with relevant trading, quantitative research, or DeFi internships, or professionals with up to 3-4 years of experience in quantitative trading, systematic trading, or a related field.
• Solid programming skills in Python and/or C++
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.

This opportunity offers a highly competitive compensation package and hybrid working model.