An exciting role for a Trainee Quantitative Trader / Risk Manager to join a growing algorithmic trading team within a well established proprietary trading company, which is a major global participant in the digital asset market.

This is a unique opportunity in that the role will involve working in a team with experienced traders and developers who have been in the markets for many years. Within this experienced team, the candidate will have a significant opportunity to improve their knowledge in trading, software engineering and trading operations support.

Success in this role can lead to progression within the growing firm. It is an opportunity to be a Quantitative Trader quite quickly, with a lot of autonomy if aptitude for trading is shown.

The ideal candidate will have a competitive and entrepreneurial instinct to "hunt for edge" which is a key attribute to long term market outperformance, especially in the digital asset market where the market (and hence opportunity set) is so dynamic.

What you will learn/do

Monitor existing trading algorithms

Troubleshoot issues (first line IT/trading support)

Automate routine tasks

Participate in research

What you will need

Analytical thinking skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn basic/intermediate Linux skills

Basic knowledge of at least one programming language

A strong desire to learn

A Degree in science/technology/engineering/mathematic would be an advantage

As a 24/7 operation, the candidate will primarily work the night shift as well as weekends

Please outline in your cover letter (required) what specifically interests you about this role as well as why you feel suited based on the above brief