What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quantitative Trader - Crypto HFT position at Pagos Consultants?
I am seeking to partner with a Crypto HFT Trader experienced in developing and executing high-frequency trading strategies across cryptocurrency markets (spot, perpetuals, options, and futures). This opportunity is ideal for a proactive trader interested in leveraging their expertise within a dynamic, results-driven environment.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐น:
- Design, deploy, and optimize low-latency crypto trading strategies (market-making, arbitrage, or directional HFT) across centralized and decentralized exchanges.
- Maximize risk-adjusted returns through real-time monitoring of P&L, slippage, and liquidity dynamics, with a focus on scalable execution.
- Capitalize on volatility arbitrage, cross-exchange opportunities, and liquidity provision in crypto derivatives (e.g., BTC/ETH options, perpetual swaps).
๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ถ๐น๐ฒ:
- 3 years of verifiable experience in crypto HFT (market-making, stat arb, or latency-sensitive strategies) at a prop trading firm, hedge fund, or HFT firm.
- Track record of performance: Shareable metrics (Sharpe, drawdown, volume capture) over the last 18 months (ideally with breakdown by strategy).
- Deep understanding of crypto market structure (exchange fee tiers, liquidity fragmentation, API quirks) and risk management for 24/7 markets.
๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป:
- Remote (Global) (with focus on New York or Chicago candidates for timezone synergy).
