Python Job: Crypto Hedge Fund Trader

Traders monitor markets in real time, improve our trading algorithms, and dig into data to create better models. We’re looking for candidates with a strong quantitative background who are comfortable thinking in terms of probabilities and expected value.

More details:

• Develop trading strategies which outperform Bitcoin

• Identify valuable and predictive data sources

• Build unique indicators and metrics to drive investment decisions and signals

• Skilled in investment risk-reward decision making

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience working as a trader or doing quantitative research at a well respected fund or research firm

• A mathematical back-ground either through education (degree in Maths, Statistics, Data Science, or another Science related subject) or equivalent past experience

• Track record of profitability (could be a realistic backtest, algorithmic or manual live-trading track record)

• Data modeling skills (experience in Python or other data science language)

• Expertise in finding, integrating, optimizing and analyzing new datasets

• Quantitative mindset

• Creativity in coming up with new trading ideas and approaches

• Expertise in trading Bitcoin, altcoins and/or other crypto assets in a professional fashion

• Experience in working in a research and trading oriented team

• Systematic approach and attention to detail

Offer:

• Interview process: typically involves 2-3 interviews, with the second one revolving around a project and/or provision of evidence of their live trading capability

• Salary fork: not disclosed upfront but compensation will be competitive and based on prior experience and location

• Salary make up: Pay will consist of fixed salary, bonus and equity

• Starting date: as soon as possible

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Trader: 2 years (required)