Algorithmic Trader (HFT) Crytpo

Location Rīga
Discipline: Hedge Funds & Proprietary Trading
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Ilayda Gwillim

Contact email: ilayda.gwillim@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 2899
Published: 16 days ago
Location: Latvia
Role: Algorithmic Trader (HFT)
 
Venture Search is partnered with a leading proprietary trading firm with just under 10 years of experience that is based in Latvia, specializing in making crypto markets more efficient and liquid. The firm is currently seeking a HFT algorithmic trader, to assist in optimizing and creating trading strategies.
 
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and test high-frequency arbitrage trading strategies.
  • Engage in post-trade analysis to comprehend execution results and make trading systems better over time.
  • Work on asset management system optimization, ensuring efficient asset allocation across exchanges.
  • Work alongside other algorithmic traders to increase system performance.
  • Focus on long-term research and strategic improvements, contributing your alternative views to enhance system performance.
  • Examine past data to identify inefficiencies, enhance risk management tactics, and optimize signal parameters.
 
Experience
  • Minimum +2 years' of practical experience with algorithmic trading systems.
  • Experience with cryptocurrency and market making is advantageous.
  • Strong Python skills
  • Understanding of risk management, hedging, and arbitrage.
  • Excellent analytical and quantitative abilities
  • Willingness to work in a hybrid environment with an on-site presence.