We are a leading full-stack, high-frequency proprietary trading firm strategically located in New York and Taipei. Our company is equipped with a proprietary, latency-sensitive trading system, state-of-the-art trading algorithms, and a highly efficient execution platform designed to optimize trading strategies across various asset classes. Moreover, we maintain comprehensive access to major exchanges worldwide, allowing us to execute complex trades efficiently and at scale. This global reach, combined with our technological expertise, positions us at the forefront of the financial trading industry.
About the role:
In this role, you will apply mathematical and quantitative methods to evaluate financial products or markets in order to find trading opportunities and calculate risks.
Responsibilities:
- Research DeFi markets, protocols, strategies, and manage a sizeable portfolio.
- Conduct in-depth research on Cefi and/or Defi markets and blockchain data.
- Design and deploy algorithmic trading strategies to the production environment.
- Expand automated trading business to new trading products and venues, calibrate and fine tune the performance.
- Provide reporting on daily market sentiment, risk exposure, P&L.
- Conduct post-trade analysis of trading strategies and algo performance risk mitigation strategies and responsible for portfolio/strategy optimization.
Who you are:
- STEM Degree from a top college or university.
- A quantitative trading strategy that is currently and consistently profitable in any asset classes. (not only in a simulation or back-test environment).
- We are open to small holding periods and mid to high trading frequencies.
- Excellent Return on Capital (ROC) A proven track record (not just back-test data).
- Ideally, experience at a proprietary trading firm, or hedge fund.
- Crypto experience will be a plus but not necessary.
- Must be able to do hands-on coding. It could be in any language of Rust/C++/Golang/Python.
General requirements:
- Candidate must be able to relocate to NYC office or Taipei office in Taiwan.
- For all the roles, 2-3 rounds of coding tests should be expected for 2-3 hours each.
- Excellent written and spoken English, any other languages will be a plus.
Benefits:
- Highly competitive salary
- Semi-annual discretionary bonus
- Relocation assistance if needed
- Dedicated mentors to accelerate your growth
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Unlimited sick days
- Friendly start-up working environment
- 20 days of PTO on an accrual basis
- Team lunch/ dinner
- Gym subsidy
- Breakfast catering
- Opportunity to visit our global offices
