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Cryptocurrency Trader

Quanta Search
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
Our client is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. 
They are currently seeking a Cryptocurrency Trader to make a direct impact on the firm's trading profits by leveraging your previous market knowledge and help build an entirely new strategy.

What you'll do

    • Develop, maintain, and enhance trading models, algorithms, and systems
    • Research new market opportunities
    • Collaborate with quants and software engineers to set up execution for Cryptocurrency markets
    • Apply a data-driven approach to trading
    • Use trading metrics and data analysis to identify market inefficiencies, streamline trading systems, and improve risk management techniques
    • Continuously contribute to the team’s investment strategies

What you'll need

    • Knowledge and proven experience of Cryptocurrency products
    • A passion for investing and an aptitude for substantial financial analysis are essential
    • Ability to analyze, manage and monitor all portfolio weightings and market exposures
    • Thorough understanding of key performance metrics and the market environment to make informed, data-driven decisions

The role can sit in Chicago, London, Hong Kong, NYC or CA. Fully remote is also a possibility but has to be located in the US or Europe.

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