Job Description
The Senior Market Making Strategist will be responsible for developing and implementing sophisticated market making strategies across traditional financial markets (FX, equities, futures, options) or cryptocurrency markets. This role requires deep expertise in market microstructure, order book dynamics, and quantitative trading approaches.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, test and optimize market making algorithms and trading strategies
- Analyze large datasets to identify market patterns and trading opportunities
- Develop automated trading systems using programming languages like Python, C++, Java or Go
- Monitor market conditions and adjust strategies in real-time
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers and developers to enhance trading infrastructure
- Manage risk exposure and ensure compliance with trading limits
- Communicate strategy performance and market insights to stakeholders
Job Requirements
- Minimum 3 years experience in market making or proprietary quantitative trading
- Strong understanding of market maker principles and microstructure
- Proficient in Python (Pandas, Numpy) or R for data analysis and backtesting
- Excellent programming skills with experience building automated trading systems
- Deep interest in digital assets and cryptocurrency market mechanisms
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to make quick decisions
- Fluent in both English and Chinese communication
- Experience building market making systems/teams from scratch preferred
- Background at top hedge funds or crypto market makers is a plus
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Mathematics or Physics
- Familiarity with blockchain infrastructure (node APIs, smart contracts)
Benefits Package
- Highly competitive industry compensation
- Latest MacBook Pro workstation
- Generous 10-day annual leave plus holiday benefits
- Opportunities for international travel
- Flexible work arrangements including remote options
- Exposure to cutting-edge crypto and blockchain developments
- Collaboration with international, dynamic team
- Annual salary reviews and promotion opportunities
