Quant Options Trader

Quant Options Trader

Department: Quant Team

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hong Kong

Compensation: $150,000 - $250,000 / year

Description

About You

You're looking for a challenging role where your skills can make a significant impact. We offer a competitive base salary along with a quarterly cash profit share to reward performance.

Given the 24/7 nature of digital asset markets, we're seeking someone committed to the demands of our industry. Our globally distributed team often engages in important discussions outside of traditional business hours. While you will not be on-call, you should be comfortable with a flexible schedule that may include evenings or weekends when necessary to meet the needs of our fast-paced trading environment. 

You are excited about growing your skillset and working with the latest technologies, but pragmatic enough to choose the right tool for the job. Inefficiencies irritate you, and so you try to improve and streamline processes wherever you can. You justifiably believe that you are a cut above your peers in your understanding of highly complex systems and the latest technologies.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Identify opportunities and profitable strategies for trading cryptocurrency options
• Lead the design and development of systematic options trading strategies
• Continuously review strategy performance looking for new opportunities and areas for improvement
• Collaborate with the engineering team to implement and optimize trading algorithms
• Stay updated on market trends and developments in the crypto options space

• Deep understanding of option mechanics and option trading strategies
• 3+ years’ experience trading options at a hedge fund or prop trading firm
• Experience developing systematic, algorithmic trading strategies
• Proficiency in Python for research, backtesting, and strategy implementation
• Familiarity with financial data analysis tools (e.g., pandas, numpy) 
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

• Experience trading in cryptocurrency markets
• Familiarity with crypto market structure and major exchanges
• Experience with machine learning applications in trading
• Proven capability to independently manage and deliver complex, end-to-end projects
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality, complete solutions
• Analytical thinker with strong abstract reasoning skills
• Independent-minded and risk-tolerant, with a competitive drive and critical approach to problem-solving
• Adaptable and open to feedback, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Exemplary work ethic, demonstrating commitment and reliability in all tasks
• Previous experience at a buy-side financial institution or similarly intense environment

Why Kbit?

• Innovation-Driven Culture: Be part of a team that embraces cutting-edge technology and continuous improvement.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with talented professionals in a supportive and inclusive setting.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package.