Crypto Quantitative Trader

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

Contact email: ilayda.gwillim@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 3419
Published: about 3 hours ago
Location: Singapore
Role: Crypto Quantitative Portfolio Manager 

Venture Search has partnered with a fast-growing, crypto-native proprietary trading firm that is quickly establishing itself as a leader in the digital asset space. Backed by top-tier investors and led by experienced technologists and traders, the firm operates at high frequency across global markets, leveraging advanced research, machine learning, and low-latency infrastructure.

 
They are now expanding their Quantitative Trading team in Singapore and are looking for talented individuals with proven high-frequency trading experience and a strong technical and analytical background. While DeFi experience is preferred, the key focus is on candidates who can contribute to growth in a collaborative, impact-driven environment.
 
Experience:
  • Currently working at a firm with a strong trading pedigree — such as a U.S.-based bank, U.S. hedge fund, or U.S. proprietary trading firm
  • Direct experience in high-frequency trading or market making, preferably from:
    • Buy-side: Top-performing hedge funds or prop shops with a quantitative/HFT focus
    • Sell-side: Electronic or algorithmic trading desks, including market making or liquidity provision roles
 
Requirements:
  • Strong programm ing skills in Python and/or C++
  • Willingness to relocate to Singapore
  • 5+ years of professional experience in a relevant trading or research role
  • Prior exposure to digital assets is not a requirement, but genuine interest in the space is important
  • Experience within a high-frequency environment