Systematic Prediction Markets Trader

Location

New York, Chicago, London, Singapore or Remote

Draw + market leading formulaic PnL clip

We are currently working with an established Systematic Trading firm, who are building a world-class global systematic Prediction Markets Trading franchise, with seasoned Traders already on the team from Traditional Finance Markets, Prediction markets, Sports Exchanges and Event-Driven Trading.

The successful incumbent will have an opportunity to design and execute trading strategies across a range of event-driven markets, including politics, economics, sports, entertainment, and real-world outcomes with substantial capital backing from the firm.

• Develop and execute profitable trading strategies across prediction markets and event contracts
• Analyse probabilities, pricing discrepancies, and market inefficiencies
• Trade election, macroeconomic, geopolitical, sports, and special-event markets
• Monitor news flow and real-time developments impacting market outcomes
• Identify arbitrage opportunities across exchanges and venues
  
  Collaborate with quantitative researchers to improve forecasting models
• Assist in the development of automated and systematic trading strategies
• Manage portfolio risk and position sizing across multiple event categories

• Experience trading prediction markets, sports betting exchanges, options, futures, crypto, or other event-driven markets
• Strong understanding of probability, statistics, and expected value
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Knowledge of market microstructure and liquidity dynamics
• Strong attention to detail and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to process large volumes of information quickly and accurately
• Python, R, SQL, or similar analytical tools and Machine learning or statistical modelling experience