Quantitative Trader (Crypto)

Posted 4 hours 26 minutes ago by Durlston Partners LLP

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Digital Assets, Systematic Trading & Research

London

A leading systematic hedge fund, known for its specialisation in FX market making, is expanding into the crypto space and hiring a Crypto Quant Trader to help drive this growth. This is a highly applied research role with full PnL ownership, reporting directly to the CIO.

What You'll Do:
  • Design and implement high-frequency, fully automated trading strategies
  • Conduct market microstructure research across crypto spot, perps, and futures (no options)
  • Build and refine trading infrastructure in collaboration with a small, expert team
  • Operate in a greenfield build-out environment with room to scale a team over time
Who You Are:
  • 3-10 years of experience in exchange market making (HFT only)
  • Strong background in market microstructure research
  • Python expertise (Java is a plus - core systems are in Java)
  • TradFi background with a move or serious interest in crypto
  • Builder mentality - someone who drives infrastructure and strategy
Team Vision:
  • Crypto business currently in early build-out phase
  • Opportunity to build out a team under you

For high-frequency researchers with a builder mindset and a passion for crypto market making, this is a rare ground-floor opportunity.