DeFi Trader (£500k-£1.2m)

Fionics
London
1 month ago
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A leading digital asset trading firm, seeks an experienced Quant Trader to lead high-frequency, market-neutral strategies in decentralized markets.


The Role: Own the complete strategy lifecycle in on-chain trading—research, development, and execution. Access proprietary infrastructure, tools, and capital to drive results in this rapidly growing space.


You'll Do:

  • Design latency-sensitive, market-neutral trading strategies for blockchain
  • Build automated algorithms interacting with smart contracts and DEXs
  • Analyze blockchain data to identify profitable opportunities
  • Develop risk frameworks for volatile crypto markets


You Have:

  • 6+ years running HFT/prop trading strategies end-to-end
  • Market-making or latency-sensitive trading experience
  • Strong programming skills for high-performance trading
  • Quantitative analysis expertise with complex datasets


You Get:

  • Competitive base + performance bonuses
  • Complete strategy ownership and autonomy
  • Cutting-edge trading infrastructure
  • Collaborative team environment


This role requires relocation to Singapore. Full relocation support provided.

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