Crypto Trader
We have a current opportunity for a Crypto Trader on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Hong Kong. For further information about this position please apply.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Trade delta one products and options in cryptocurrency markets to generate consistent P&L through market making, volatility trading, and market-neutral strategies
- Responsible for the risk management of the portfolio across traditional, centralized and decentralized exchanges
- Develop and implement alpha-generating trading strategies, leveraging market trends and crypto-specific inefficiencies
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers and developers to design, backtest, and automate trading systems and workflows
- Optimize trade execution and liquidity provision, adapting to evolving market structures
- Contribute to the development of proprietary tools and algorithms to improve trading efficiency and scalability
What you offer
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or any other analytical / quantitative related field of study
- Minimum 4 years of proven experience trading delta one products (e.g., spot, futures, perpetual swaps) in cryptocurrency markets, with a track record of generating consistent P&L
- Experience or familiarity with options trading, including pricing, hedging, or volatility strategies, to complement delta one expertise
- Proficiency in Linux OS and Python for scripting, strategy development, and data analysis to support trading decisions and automation
- Deep understanding of cryptocurrency market microstructure, including centralized exchanges, decentralized exchanges and funding rate dynamics
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make quick and informed trading decisions
- Ability to thrive and make decisions in a fast-paced trading environment and handle pressure effectively
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Good command of spoken and written English
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