Cryptocurrency Trader Analyst

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health and wellness benefits

Exposure to diverse digital assets

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp Cryptocurrency Trader Analyst to join the trading desk in Randburg with a hybrid work setup. You will analyze market trends, identify trading opportunities, and execute strategies across digital assets while working with senior traders and portfolio managers to support investment decisions.

Responsibilities include backtesting strategies, managing risk, monitoring performance, and researching new assets and trends to stay ahead in a fast-paced crypto environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a quantitative field.
• 2–4 years in trading, quantitative analysis, or investment research (crypto preferred).
• Strong technical and fundamental analysis, market microstructure, and trading psychology.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market data, news, and on-chain metrics to identify profitable trading opportunities in cryptocurrencies.
• Develop, backtest, and implement quantitative trading strategies.
• Execute trades across exchanges with risk management and position sizing.
• Monitor portfolio performance and report to management.
• Research new digital assets, protocols, and market trends.
• Collaborate with risk management to ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Trading analytics

Python

R

SQL

Market microstructure

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics/CS

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and analytical Cryptocurrency Trader Analyst to join their trading desk, with hybrid working arrangements based out of Randburg. This role involves analyzing market trends, identifying trading opportunities, and executing strategies across various digital assets. You will work closely with senior traders and portfolio managers to support investment decisions, conduct research, and manage risk within their crypto portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze market data, news, and on-chain metrics to identify profitable trading opportunities in cryptocurrencies.
• Develop, backtest, and implement quantitative trading strategies.
• Execute trades efficiently across various exchanges, managing risk and position sizing.
• Monitor portfolio performance and market conditions, providing regular reports to management.
• Conduct in-depth research on new digital assets, protocols, and market trends.
• Collaborate with the risk management team to ensure compliance with internal policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of experience in trading, quantitative analysis, or investment research, preferably within the cryptocurrency or digital asset space.
• Strong understanding of technical and fundamental analysis, market microstructure, and trading psychology.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
• Experience with various cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic trading environment in Randburg.
• Exposure to a wide range of digital assets and innovative trading strategies.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.