Algorithmic Trader
About this position
We're looking for alpha-driven algorithmic traders who thrive in a fast-paced environment!
At Gravity Team, a quantitative proprietary trading firm, we are on the mission to balance the supply and demand across crypto markets around the world.
As a Quantitative (Algorithmic) Trader in Defi, you will be building new trading / market making strategies in decentralised finance. You will be given all the tools / guidance necessary to test and bring the model to the markets.
You Are
- A problem solver. There will be many challenges every day with sub-optimal choices. You should be able to make the best choice and measure it in terms of probabilities and expected value.
- Focusing on results. Urge to getting things done is what differentiates between success and the rest.
- Take initiative. As a quantitative trader you will be the driving force of company’s trading strategy. You will need to take the leap into testing new assumptions un parameters
- A team player. We thrive together as a team! You will have to listen well and present your ideas in an environment where the best ideas win.
Your Main Responsibilities
- Researching and digging deep into details to work out the trading / market making strategies in De-Fi with focus on providing value to market participants
- Monitor trading systems real time and adjust trading parameters to maximise profitability
- Analyse our historic data and implement trading system efficiency improvements.
What We Expect
- Python skills – understanding of asynchronous programming is a plus
- Skills to prepare and analyse data for your conclusions
- Understand blockchain basics: transactions, wallets, smart contracts, double spend, transactions pool, mining is a plus
- Owner mindset – focus on delivering the most value to the markets and the most value to the company
- Advanced trading knowledge isn’t required but a strong willingness and curiosity to learn algorithmic, high-frequency, quantitative and market making trading is crucial
- Ability to be in the office at least 40% of the time
Our Promise To You
We offer you hands-on insight into one of the most exciting and lucrative industries today. Our work contributes to transforming the current financial industry and democratizing access to digital goods across the world.
Conditions
- Extremely open idea meritocracy
- Fast-moving, challenging and truly unique business problems
- Very competitive salary with steep development curve. Profit sharing is tied to your and your market performance. The upside is unlimited
- Flexible working hours, casual work attire and startup atmosphere
- Location flexibility down the road, company retreats
- A-class work environment in a modern skyscraper office building
Curious to learn more?
If you have any further questions about working with us, reach out to our Head of HR – Laura!
