Senior Algorithmic Trader / Liquidity Researcher

Binance
Hong Kong +1 more
Remote

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with advanced quantitative degrees and trading experience who can work independently in a global team.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with advanced quantitative degrees and 5+ years in algorithmic trading or execution strategy design
    — “Master’s degree or above in a quantitative field...5+ years of experience in a similar role”
  • Individuals who can independently build algo specifications and collaborate with developers
    — “Solid knowledge of quantitative modeling...collaborate with developers to deliver them”
  • Professionals experienced in market microstructure and order book analysis
    — “Experience in market microstructure and analysis of order books and trade data”

Things to consider

  • The role may require onboarding new instruments and funding requirements across multiple geographies
    — “Collaborate with operations, clearing, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and accurate onboarding”
  • Work arrangement could involve some in-office presence despite the remote-first policy
    — “Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team)”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your track record of success in quantitative trading firms or trading houses
    — “5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in quantitative trading firms”
  • Showcase projects where you innovated trading solutions across platforms or on-chain infrastructures
    — “Participate in and initiate projects to innovate trading and execution solutions”
  • Demonstrate your ability to independently build and deploy trading strategies
    — “Solid knowledge of quantitative modeling...independently build algo specifications”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Master’s degree or above in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science
Typical background
5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in quantitative trading firms, brokers, and trading houses

Skills & requirements

Required

Experience In Market Microstructure And Analysis Of Order Books And Trade DataExperience In Algorithmic Trading And Execution Strategy DesignSolid Knowledge Of Quantitative Modeling

Preferred

Experience In Alpha Signal Generation

Stack & domain

PythonSQLC++RustCommunicationFinance

About the role

Original posting from Binance via Greenhouse

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, and more. Our mission is to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the design, day-to-day operation, and continuous improvement of high-performing algorithmic strategies for different products.

Own strategies development and growth roadmap, while ensuring alignment with the overall business mandates.

Work closely with quant developers to provide design specifications and ensure efficient deployment of strategies and risk controls into production systems.

Collaborate with operations, clearing, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and accurate onboarding of new instruments and funding requirements.

Participate in and initiate projects to innovate trading and execution solutions across different trading platforms and on-chain infrastructures.

Requirements

 Master’s degree or above in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science.

5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in quantitative trading firms, brokers, and trading houses, with a proven track record of success.

Experience in market microstructure and analysis of order books and trade data.

Experience in algorithmic trading and execution strategy design. Experience in alpha signal generation is a plus.

Solid knowledge of quantitative modeling, with the ability to independently build algo specifications for new trading strategies and collaborate with developers to deliver them.

Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; C++ or Rust is a plus.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a self-motivated and highly independent working style.

Excellent communication skills and comfort working with a global team in a fast-paced environment.

Why Binance

Shape the future of finance 

Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure

Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative enviornment with autonomy

Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning

Competitive salary and company benefits

Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team)

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Source: Binance careers (Greenhouse)

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