Option Algorithmic Trader

About CrypPro

CrypPro is an innovative quantitative trading firm, with a strong focus on market making cryptocurrencies. Tech is core to what we do: we have built our proprietary infrastructure and developed our quantitative algorithms leveraging the market microstructure. Using our cutting-edge low latency technology, we provide 24/7 liquidity on crypto cash & derivatives across multiple centralised exchanges (CeFi) and decentralised exchanges (DeFi).

Our goal is to become the leader in digital asset trading and, in this fast growing market, we thrive by moving quickly and adjusting our strategy to adapt to an ever-changing industry.

We closed a fundraise earlier this year and are now backed by top investors, allowing us to scale and grow fast in the highly profitable proprietary trading business.

Our culture

CrypPro fosters a collaborative high-energy environment filled with individuals who are passionate about technology and trading. We provide an enjoyable, healthy, and productive environment for all our team members, where everyone is given an opportunity to grow and succeed. We’re committed to continuous learning & development and our values are: innovation, collaboration, critical thought and integrity.

About the role

We are looking for an Options Algorithmic Trader to join our team in our London office as our activity and the digital asset industry continue to grow. We’re looking for an individual with experience in option market making, high frequency trading and crypto trading. As an Option Algorithmic Trader, you will have the opportunity to identify trading opportunities and develop your own cryptoasset trading strategies, while also working in collaboration with experienced traders, senior technologists and business development teams. We are looking for someone with an owner mentality and a doer attitude as you will get a lot of independence right away. By working at CrypPro, you’ll have the chance to work in a fast growing startup where you will have a significant impact.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain pricing models for new and existing strategies
  • Understand current models and produce innovative improvements
  • Develop market making algorithms on crypto options
  • Operate automated trading systems and adjust strategy parameters when needed 
  • Manage the desk’s open positions including manually reducing risk when necessary
  • Reconcile positions, monitor risk management, conduct post-trade analysis

Requirements

  • 1-5 years experience working as a market maker in a proprietary trading firm / hedge fund / investment bank / exchange
  • Knowledge of derivative pricing, particularly options trading
  • Excellent Python skills
  • 1-5 years of programming experience in any of C++, C#, Java, OOP
  • Fluency in programming fundamentals and mathematical techniques
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
  • Preferably experience in cryptocurrency trading
  • Owner mentality and focus on growing the business
  • Masters/PhD in Physics/Maths/Applied Maths/Statistics from top schools

The successful candidate will be passionate about cryptos, with experience in options trading and excellent programming background. You’ll have a demonstrable track record and a genuine desire to grow the business.

Individuals seeking employment at CrypPro are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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