Job Description
Our client is a leading player in digital asset markets.
About the Role
They are seeking a DeFi Trader to help ideate, develop, and refine automated trading strategies across decentralized exchanges and multiple blockchain ecosystems.
You will work with best-in-class trading infrastructure, a wide network of liquidity venues, and a highly collaborative internal DeFi team. The focus spans liquidity provisioning, principal trading, and passive yield strategies. A strong risk-management mindset and the ability to identify and model the unique risks within DeFi are essential.
Responsibilities
* Design and implement advanced automated trading algorithms for DeFi venues and across various blockchains.
* Conduct rigorous research and quantitative analysis to enhance trading performance and improve risk frameworks.
* Identify, validate, and test new trading signals through backtesting and data-driven evaluation.
* Collaborate with quantitative researchers and technologists to build robust, scalable solutions for automated DeFi trading.
* Stay current with DeFi market developments to capture short-term opportunities and inform long-term strategic thinking.
Your Profile
* PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Quant Finance, or another technical discipline.
* Experience with DeFi-focused trading strategies—professional or personal.
* Strong understanding of DEX mechanics, blockchain fundamentals, protocol design, and smart contract risks.
* Excellent analytical, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to build tools and write code for processing and analyzing large datasets.
* Proficiency in software engineering principles and coding best practices.