About this role
Job title: Trader | Crypto
About the Role Jump Crypto is seeking a Trader to join a dynamic group focused on researching, interpreting and capitalizing on global crypto markets within a quantitative trading environment. The role involves a four-day work week (Sun-Wed OR Wed-Sat) for a 24/7 asset class, working alongside traders and technologists to learn and contribute to production trading infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Execute trading strategies.
- Monitor trading positions and reconcile trades with clearing and operations teams throughout the shift.
- Build and maintain DevOps toolkit for the production trading system including configuration management, process management, deployment, monitoring, data collection, and analysis.
- Troubleshoot production trading issues, and improve trading desk processes.
- Develop familiarity with quant trading efforts, exchange trading setups, and other trading-related areas.
- Own and take responsibility for team-wide projects beyond day-to-day trading coverage.
- Other duties as assigned or needed.
What We're Looking For
- Interest in cryptocurrencies and understanding of currencies, etc., is preferred.
- Comfortable with Python and the ability to write and understand simple to moderate scripts.
- Familiarity with a Linux environment.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.
- Demonstrated discretion in making decisions.
- Aptitude and preference for working in a highly collaborative environment.
- At least 3+ years of trading experience.
- Reliable and predictable availability.
- Willingness to understand business priorities and adapt.