We're seeking a talented Quantitative Engineer eager to step into a trading role focused on prediction markets. You will join a team building strategies to identify and execute trades directly using live capital. This role provides substantial autonomy and direct upside and exposure to the results of your work.
Responsibilities:
Develop, test, and implement quantitative trading strategies for US equities and cryptocurrency markets.
Manage trading activities, including real-time trade execution, risk management, and position sizing.
Continuously refine and optimize existing algorithms to improve trading performance.
Analyze market conditions to identify profitable opportunities using statistical and machine learning models.
Generate regular performance reports and communicate insights clearly and effectively.
Requirements:
Strong background in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, and statistical modeling.
Proficiency in Python, Typescript, Go, or Rust.
Experience or strong interest in cryptocurrency trading and/or US equity markets.
Understanding of trading platforms, data analysis tools, and market microstructure.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Comfortable working independently, managing risk, and making real-time decisions.
Compensation Structure:
Pod-based, profit-sharing: You will trade using our capital with a transparent profit-sharing arrangement, aligning incentives directly with performance.
Kirin New York, New York, USA Office
New York, New York, United States
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