Quant Trader (DeFi)

IMC

IMC has a strong presence in traditional Finance and has been expanding into crypto and DeFi over the last years. Through its overseas affiliates, IMC provides liquidity and trades on many cryptocurrency exchanges and DeFi protocols. IMC Zug is currently looking to expand its DeFi team, which builds the algorithms that support IMC's trading activities The DeFi team is small and highly flexible. We need the flexibility to respond to the rapidly changing DeFi landscape. As a member of the DeFi team, you will get the opportunity to work on many different projects and shape your role to your talents. Your work will vary from improving existing trading strategies and algorithms to working on completely new solutions from scratch. All, while closely collaborating with team members. Your Core Responsibilities:  * Collaborate on developing our highly competitive trading algorithm and platform * Design and implement state-of-the-art, industry-leading trade execution and connectivity solutions * Research and analysis of Defi protocols using on chain data and trading strategies * Stay on top of updates to Defi protocols Your Skills and Experience:  * Hard skill requirements: * Proficiency in applied mathematics, statistics, numerical modeling * Knowledge of cryptocurrency * Proficiency in one more blockchain-related programming languages such as golang, rust, solidity, move etc. * Comfortable in a Linux R&D environment, incl. git and related tools * Ability to research independently * Proficiency in English * Nice to haves * Experience in blockchain analytics, DeFi protocols, MEV * In-depth knowledge of concrete blockchains on conceptual and/or programming level * Hands-on programming experience in a quantitative trading environment * Deep understanding of the EVM, and/or the technical underpinnings of other blockchain ecosystems * Smart contract design and development * Experience with cryptography libraries, digital signature, hash algorithms Location and Office Culture * IMC office in Zug, Switzerland * Note that this is an onsite role, with some but limited flexibility for working from home * You can expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment that delivers a steady stream of challenges and opportunities * One of the most exciting aspects of the job is our quick feedback loop in the research, development and deployment of strategies * We give people lots of responsibility and the support they need to make an impact from day one * We promise you a flat structure and an open, collaborative culture that stimulates the sharing of ideas, knowledge and technology between our teams and offices About Us IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

IMC

IMC has a strong presence in traditional Finance and has been expanding into crypto and DeFi over the last years. Through its overseas affiliates, IMC provides liquidity and trades on many cryptocurrency exchanges and DeFi protocols. IMC Zug is currently looking to expand its CeFi team, which builds the algorithms that support IMC's trading activities. As a member of the CeFi team, you will get the opportunity to work on many different projects and shape your role to your talents. Your work will vary from improving existing trading strategies and algorithms to working on completely new solutions from scratch. All, while closely collaborating with team members. Your Core Responsibilities:  * Collaborate on developing our highly competitive trading algorithm and platform * Design and implement state-of-the-art, industry-leading trade execution and connectivity solutions * Research and analysis of exchange microstructure * Stay on top of updates to the exchange landscape Your Skills and Experience:  * Hard skill requirements: * Proficiency in applied mathematics, statistics, numerical modeling * Knowledge of cryptocurrency * Comfortable in a Linux R&D environment, incl. git and related tools * Ability to research independently * Proficiency in English * Nice to haves * Experience in blockchain analytics * In-depth knowledge of concrete blockchains on conceptual and/or programming level * Hands-on programming experience in a quantitative trading environment Location and Office Culture * IMC office in Zug, Switzerland * Note that this is an onsite role, with some but limited flexibility for working from home * You can expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment that delivers a steady stream of challenges and opportunities * One of the most exciting aspects of the job is our quick feedback loop in the research, development and deployment of strategies * We give people lots of responsibility and the support they need to make an impact from day one * We promise you a flat structure and an open, collaborative culture that stimulates the sharing of ideas, knowledge and technology between our teams and offices   About Us IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

Flow Traders

Flow Traders is looking for an experienced Digital Assets Trader to join our global Digital Assets Trading team, with the opportunity to be based in Amsterdam, Hong Kong, or New York. We are seeking candidates with a proven track record in low-latency (CeFi) trading and/or on-chain (DeFi) trading. The ideal candidate has demonstrated significant and consistent PnL generation through strategies deployed in production and brings deep expertise in crypto market structure. You will be part of a highly collaborative global team, working closely with traders, quants, and engineers to develop and scale trading strategies across centralized and decentralized markets. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Develop, implement, and optimize profitable trading strategies across CeFi and/or DeFi markets * Contribute to the 24/7 trading, monitoring, and risk management of our digital asset strategies * Identify and capitalize on market inefficiencies across exchanges, instruments, and protocols * Collaborate with global teams to enhance execution, tooling, and trading infrastructure * Contribute research and insights to improve overall team performance and strategy portfolio WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED  * Experience at a leading proprietary trading firm and/or a proven, significant track record of profitability * Demonstrated ownership of trading strategies running in production * Experience in one or both of: * Low-latency CeFi trading * On-chain (DeFi) trading * Strong understanding of execution, liquidity, and market dynamics * Experience with latency-sensitive systems and exchange APIs * Ability to generate and validate trading ideas using data and real-time feedback * Strong quantitative skills with solid programming and data handling capabilities (e.g. Python, SQL)       At Flow Traders, we acknowledge the importance of open and transparent communication whether it be with our employees, our stakeholders, or our local and global communities. When it comes to salary, Flow Traders uses reliable market research to create base ranges. Where candidates will fall within the range depends on a few different factors including but not limited to level of experience, location, and specific skill set. We also consider ourselves one global team, and to demonstrate that, all employees are eligible to share in the company’s success through an annual discretionary variable remuneration allocated based on company, group and individual performance and contribution.    Per NYC salary transparency law, the total compensation for this role includes a base range of $175,000 to $225,000 plus annual discretionary variable remuneration.   Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.