Quant Trader - Asia

The role

You will develop and implement automated trading algorithms for cryptocurrency markets. You will conduct research to improve trading strategies and risk-management techniques.

What you will do

• Develop and implement cutting-edge automated trading algorithms tailored for cryptocurrency markets.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to improve trading strategies and risk-management techniques.
• Discover patterns through research and translate them into trading signals.
• Validate signals through backtesting environment and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with a team of experts to build solutions for automated trading.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in crypto.

Required qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or a related technical field.
• Excellent logical reasoning and analytical skills.
• Experience writing code to process and analyse large datasets.
• Proficiency in software development and engineering principles.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in electronic trading—ideally within FX or futures—as a developer or researcher.
• Strong software-development skills, particularly in lower-level languages and Python.
• Familiarity with the unique aspects of cryptocurrency markets and blockchain technology.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement planning
• 30 days of holiday
• Free lunches when in the office
• Regular town halls, team lunches, offsites, and social events
• Corporate and Social Responsibility programme, including charity matching and volunteer days
• Immigration and relocation support where required

About the company

GSR is crypto’s capital markets partner, helping founders and institutions scale with confidence. They deliver institutional-grade market making, OTC trading, and strategic venture capital.