Quantitative Trader - Exchange (must have crypto or HFT experience)

B2C2
London
8 months ago
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About us:

Founded in 2015, B2C2 is a global leader for institutional liquidity within digital assets. We bring 24/7 365 day a year deep reliable pricing for spot, futures, options, CFDs and NDFs across all market conditions. Our growing team has deep expertise in pricing, structuring, risk, systems, and regulatory aspects.

B2C2 bridges the gap between traditional financial and digital assets markets, which are relied upon by brokerages, exchanges, banks and fund managers to provide 24/7 liquidity. Headquartered in London, with global offices in Paris, Jersey City, Tokyo, Singapore and Luxembourg, our fast-growing team has expertise in traditional financial and crypto markets.

We pride ourselves on our company culture and ability to attract not only the top talent but the right people. If you are looking for a role in an exciting new industry, at a dynamic company please keep reading.

About the role:

As we scale, we are looking for quantitative traders to monetise opportunities on exchanges, manage risk, develop and deploy models. This is a high impact role at the cutting edge of digital asset trading.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage and optimise the strategies used to make markets on crypto exchanges.
Responsible for the PL of team and individual strategies.
Develop and improve the models and strategies using quantitative methods.
Collaborate with Quant Dev and Research during the full lifecycle of alpha and signals development and deployment.
Conduct research and data analysis on bespoke trading data.

Required Skills and experience:

University degree in a numerical degree, with strong grades.
3 years+ experience with systematic trading.
Proficiency in Python/ Q, be that through personal projects or within a professional environment.
Practical experience with C++ / Java or any other OOP highly desired.
Knowledge of exchange microstructure and low latency trading techniques.
Ability to work in a fast-paced fluid environment at the cutting edge of trading and technology within the industry.
An entrepreneurial mind set and a natural intuition for risk, pricing, and how crypto markets function.
Excellent teamwork and clear communication skills and ability to express ideas.
Someone that thrives when given the space and opportunity, you’ll receive all of that here.
Ability to develop new skills and understand market developments as required.
Aware of the importance of considering risk management and compliance issues.
Continually demonstrates application of group policies and relevant regulatory framework.

What we offer:

An amazing global culture, who are ambitious, innovative and fun while working with the highest levels of honesty and integrity.
Two discretionary bonus awards a year.
A range of benefits in line with local market practice.
Regular fun events and activities, as well as Social Impact volunteering days.

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