What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quantitative Trader position at Alexander Chapman?
A leading proprietary trading firm is seeking a Crypto Quantitative Trader to drive systematic trading strategies across digital asset markets. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and optimizing alpha-generating strategies, with direct ownership of trading performance.
You will work with large-scale market and alternative datasets, applying statistical and quantitative techniques to identify inefficiencies across spot, derivatives, and on-chain markets. The position offers a highly collaborative environment alongside researchers, engineers, and traders, with a clear path to impact PnL.
Key Requirements:
- Strong quantitative background (Maths, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, etc.)
- Experience developing systematic trading strategies (crypto or traditional markets)
- Solid understanding of market microstructure and digital assets
- Strong programming skills (Python; C /Java a plus)
Profile:
- Commercially driven with strong risk awareness
- Fast, analytical decision-maker in dynamic markets
- Highly entrepreneurial with a strong sense of ownership
- Passion for crypto and systematic trading