DeFi Trader

Systematic DeFi Trader

Location: London or Zug (other locations: Singapore)

About the Role

We are seeking a Systematic DeFi Trader to design, develop, and run automated trading strategies across decentralised exchanges and blockchain ecosystems. This role sits at the intersection of quantitative trading, blockchain infrastructure, and risk management, with direct ownership over strategy research, implementation, and performance.

You will work with a high-quality trading and engineering platform, broad access to liquidity venues, and an experienced DeFi-focused team. The role covers liquidity provision, principal trading, and passive yield strategies, requiring a strong understanding of both market microstructure and DeFi-specific risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated trading algorithms for decentralised exchanges across multiple blockchains
• Research and implement liquidity provision and other DeFi trading strategies with a focus on robustness and capital efficiency
• Identify, model, and manage protocol-level, market, and operational risks unique to DeFi environments
• Discover and validate new trading signals and patterns through backtesting and performance analysis
• Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and engineers to build scalable, production-ready trading systems
• Monitor market and protocol developments to identify short-term opportunities and inform longer-term strategy

Required Profile

• PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or a related technical field
• Hands-on experience with DeFi trading strategies, either professionally or through independent trading and research
• Strong understanding of decentralised exchanges, protocol mechanics, blockchain fundamentals, and smart contract risk
• Excellent analytical and logical reasoning skills
• Experience processing and analysing large datasets programmatically
• Solid software engineering skills with an emphasis on reliability and performance

What’s on Offer

• A collaborative, transparent culture with a strong focus on performance and integrity
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, retirement planning, and generous annual leave
• Hybrid working across global offices, including London, Zug, the US, Singapore, and Southern Europe
• Regular team events, offsites, and firm-wide meetings
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives, including charity matching and volunteer days
• Immigration and relocation support where applicable

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email [email protected] with a copy of your cv.