Experienced Trader (Hong Kong or New York)

The role

The Trader will collaborate with researchers and developers to refine strategies and develop new trading models. They will manage risk, investigate market trends, and optimize trading algorithms.

What you will do

• Collaborate with quantitative researchers, developers and other traders to refine existing strategies and develop new trading models.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our trading systems and processes.
• Investigate market trends and real-time data to analyse, inform, and adapt trading strategies.
• Manage risk effectively within the trading portfolio.
• Proactively research new market opportunities and pricing inefficiencies.
• Optimise trading algorithms and infrastructure to enhance performance and efficiency.

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of proven algorithmic trading experience with a track record of profitability.
• Strong, demonstrable hunger for trading and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative reasoning skills.
• Ability to make quick and decisive decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to perform successfully under minimal supervision.
• Proactive attitude in identifying and pursuing new trading opportunities.
• Competitive yet cooperative attitude.
• Passionate about Trading, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Nice to have

• Experience in D1 and/or options.
• Exposure to cryptocurrency markets.
• Strong programming skills (Python, SQL or similar)

Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of the digital asset industry.
• Autonomy and a flat structure.
• Grow your personal connections within the growing crypto ecosystem.
• Directly impacting firm profitability and receiving rewards for outstanding performance.

About the company

Auros is dedicated to advancing the cryptocurrency ecosystem through liquidity and market-making services. They are one of the largest participants in the market, trading across 10+ global locations.