HFT Crypto Quant Trader

£150,000 - 175,000 GBP

Performance Related Bonuses

Onsite WORKING

Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

My client, a leading quant hedge fund, is seeking a highly skilled HFT Crypto Trader to join their London-based team. This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of digital asset markets, building and deploying cutting-edge high-frequency trading strategies within a world-class buyside environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of trading strategies, from research and idea generation through to implementation, optimization, and deployment.
• Development of high Sharpe, scalable HFT crypto strategies across centralized and decentralized venues.
• Continuous improvement of execution, risk management, and infrastructure to maximize performance.
• Collaboration with quantitative researchers, developers, and infrastructure teams to refine models and systems.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven track record in HFT crypto trading at a buyside firm (hedge fund or proprietary trading).
• Experience developing and running high Sharpe strategies in digital assets.
• Strong computational and quantitative skills, with expertise in Python, C++, or other high-performance programming languages.
• Deep understanding of market microstructure and liquidity dynamics in crypto markets.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.

What's on Offer:

• The chance to join a leading quant hedge fund with significant resources, infrastructure, and capital backing.
• Exposure to cutting-edge crypto and digital asset markets.
• A highly competitive compensation structure, aligned with performance.
• A collaborative, innovative, and intellectually rigorous environment.