Quant Trader, Crypto Market Making
Our client is one of the newly established market maker for crypto exchange. They are actively looking for a quantitative trader to support the team with relevant trading activities during U.S. core trading hours. As a Quantitative Trader specializing in Market Making, you will be responsible for developing and improving high-frequency trading strategies, constructing tick-level factors, and enhancing our algorithmic trading models. You will work closely with researchers, developers, and traders to create robust market-making algorithms and capitalize on opportunities in the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency markets. Key Responsibilities: Market Making & Trading Strategy Development: • Design, implement, and optimize market-making strategies across multiple cryptocurrency exchanges. • Monitor and adjust strategies to react to changing market conditions and ensure profitability. Algorithm Development: • Proficiently write and improve high-performance algorithms in Python. • Create and implement high-frequency trading models based on tick-level data. • Construct and refine market factors (order flow, price movement, liquidity, etc.) for high-frequency trading strategies. Backtesting and Validation: • Design and implement backtests to validate the performance of trading strategies. • Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze historical data and optimize strategy parameters. Qualifications: • Bachelor degree or above in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, etc.) is preferred. • Strong experience in market making within cryptocurrency or traditional financial markets. • Solid experience in backtesting and optimizing trading strategies using tick-level data. • Deep understanding of cryptocurrency markets, including liquidity, order book dynamics, volatility, and arbitrage opportunities. • Knowledge of market microstructure and trading algorithms. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. • Ability to handle stress and work under pressure in a competitive environment. • Location: Remote (US-based highly preferred). Apply tot his job