Quantitative Trader - Cryptocurrency markets

Top computerised crypto trading firm is looking to hire a Quantitative Trader with 1-4 years of commercial experience to join its team on a full-time basis in London.

The company is a fast-growing market making and programmatic trading company in the world of cryptocurrencies and have developed a leading market position across several exchanges and clients globally. You will help shape and build cutting-edge strategies and tools used for real-time trading and report directly to the Head of Trading. Your work will involve generating insights into cryptocurrency market behaviour and developing state-of-the-art automated trading algorithms.

Your responsibilities will be multifaceted and include:

• Developing algorithms and analytical models used for market making and proprietary trading of cryptocurrencies,
• Partner with technology team in developing code, testing, and writing technical documentation for models
• Working with the wider team to develop new trading strategies and monitor existing trading activities to ensure model efficacy

What we’re looking for:

• A Bachelor or Masters degree in Maths, Computer Science, Physics or similar field
• 1-4 years experience in a quantitative trader role at a bank or proprietary trading firm – ideally within FX or futures
• Experience developing algorithmic trading tools
• Experience with Python, Linux and Java or C++ desirable
• Excellent logical reasoning and analytical skills

Compensation is unprecedented and based on experience.