Principal/Senior Quantitative Trader (D1) at OKX

OKX, a leading crypto exchange is looking for a Principal/Senior Quantitative Trader. The firm is a world-leading rapid growth digital asset trading firm. The role involves managing quantitative trading strategies and improving the in-house trading and risk management platform.

The firm is highly tech-driven environment for professional growth.

What this role involves:

• Make markets for delta1 instruments such as spots, swaps and futures in crypto market.
• Manage systematic trading strategies such as CEX/DEX arbitrage.
• Conduct research on alpha signals and backtesting to enhance the profitability of trading strategies.
• Work with developers to build and drive the continual improvement of the world-class risk management and trading tools.

What we look for:

• Degree in a relevant area (Mathematics/Physics/Engineering/Computer Science/Finance) from a top university.
• Proven records in systematic trading including market making and other systematic trading strategies.
• Deep understanding of cryptocurrency delta1 products and basic knowledge of the cryptocurrency product is a plus.
• Proficient in at least one programming language (Python/Java/RUST/C++).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make rational decisions under pressure.
• Good communication skills.

What OKX offers:

• World-class connections to major cryptocurrency exchanges and ultra-low latency trading system.
• User friendly strategy containers enable very easy and fast implementation, backtesting, and deployment of trading strategies.
• Top notch quant development team providing support in state-of-the-art infrastructure, robust strategy implementations, and data service.
• A chance to work and exchange ideas with brilliant ex-banking/ex-fund traders from various backgrounds.
• Very competitive remuneration package structure.