Senior HFT Quantitative Trader/Researcher - Digital Assets (EU Remote)

Senior HFT Quantitative Trader/Researcher - Digital Assets (EU Remote)Join to apply for theSenior HFT Quantitative Trader/Researcher - Digital Assets (EU Remote) role at KeyrockSince our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change‑maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation. Today, we rock with over 170 team members around the world, diverse from 42 nationalities, predominantly remote with hubs in London, Brussels and Singapore, hosting regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well‑established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly. Today, our services span market making, options trading, high‑frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks. But we’re more than a service provider. We’re an initiator. We're pioneers in adopting the Rust Development language for our algorithmic trading, and champions of its use in the industry. We support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program, upgrading ecosystems by injecting liquidity into promising DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols, and pushing the industry's progress with our research and governance initiatives.At Keyrock, we're actively building the future of digital assets. What we are looking forA dynamic, drivenSenior HFT Quantitative Trader/Researcher to work in collaboration with our engineers, data scientists and quantitative traders. We are currently looking for people with experience developing and running systematic strategies in the HFT space. The ideal candidate will analyze existing trading strategies and identify areas of improvement, develop trading strategies from hypothesis to production, have a strong mathematical background, understand the engineering problems faced by an HFT business, and collaborate with senior developers.Job Description• Building models to create new trading strategies• Structuring and implementing algorithmic trading strategies• Backtesting algorithmic trading strategies• Software development and implementation• Monitoring market performance• Market analysisBackground and Experience• Understanding of digital assets, either professional or personal interest• Understanding of financial market micro‑structures• Strong attention to detail• Good communicator• Programming skills in Python• Prior experience in building or researching trading algorithms• A background or substantial experience in a STEM subject• Passion for algorithmic trading• Prior knowledge of market‑making algorithms is a plus• The ability to take ownership of a project while collaborating on it with colleagues• Fluent in English• Nice to have: Stochastic Calculus, dynamic programming• Nice to have (tech): RUST, AWS, ROur offer• A competitive salary package• Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely• The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellenceAs an employer we are committed to build an inclusive, diverse and non‑discriminating work environment.We welcome employees of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, creed and sexual orientation. We hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance. Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock. Seniority levelMid‑Senior levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionFinance and SalesSign in to set job alerts for “Quantitative Trader” roles. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Keyrock by 2x#J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job