Quantitative Trader (Crypto)

TL;DR

Quantitative Trader (Crypto): Design and implement high-frequency, fully automated trading strategies across crypto spot, perps, and futures with an accent on market microstructure research. Focus on building and refining trading infrastructure in a greenfield build-out and scaling a team over time.

Location: London

Salary: 200,000 - 400,000 GBP Total Compensation Guaranteed

Company

A leading systematic hedge fund known for FX market making, expanding into the crypto space.

What you will do

• Design and implement high-frequency, fully automated trading strategies
• Conduct market microstructure research across crypto spot, perps, and futures
• Build and refine trading infrastructure with a small expert team
• Operate in a greenfield build-out with full PnL ownership, reporting to CIO
• Scale the crypto trading team over time

Requirements

• 3-10 years experience in exchange market making (HFT only)
• Strong background in market microstructure research
• Python expertise (Java is a plus)
• TradFi background with move or serious interest in crypto
• Builder mentality to drive infrastructure and strategy

Culture & Benefits

• Highly applied research role with full PnL ownership
• Report directly to the CIO
• Early build-out phase with ground-floor opportunity