Trading Analyst (Crypto)

Job Description

XTX Markets is seeking a Trading Analyst (Crypto) to join their team in Singapore. The successful candidate will supervise trading strategies, provide first-level support, and manage risk for the global portfolio, primarily focused on crypto assets. This role involves collaborating with various teams, including risk managers, researchers, and developers, to ensure the smooth operation of the business.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising trading strategies and providing first level support.
• Risk management of the global portfolio across multiple asset classes.
• Using trading metrics and data analysis methods to improve existing strategies.
• Conducting preliminary research into new strategy ideas.
• Collaborating with quant research team to provide real-time feedback on model optimization.
• Assisting with project work relating to expansion into new markets.
• Teaming up with developers to improve automated tools for monitoring trading.
• Liaising with brokers/exchanges, trading operations and back office on trade/position reconciliation issues, risk limits and margin requirements.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of relevant working experience at a Crypto firm or on a Crypto desk a comparable quant-driven firm.
• Knowledge of, and interest in, crypto trading and related industries.
• Proficiency in Python (we use Pandas regularly).
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• Graduate from a top university in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Operate with integrity and to a high ethical standard.
• Highly motivated; current, and former colleagues consider you exceptionally hard working and conscientious.
• Innovative.
• Team player.
• Disciplined self-starter with a high degree of motivation and rigour.

The role offers:

• The opportunity to work in a global team with presence in London, Singapore, New York, and Paris.
• Exposure to various asset classes beyond crypto.
• Collaboration with world-class researchers and developers.