Experienced / SMA Trader (Systematic Strategies)
Summary
Experienced systematic traders needed to develop and manage quantitative crypto trading strategies, optimize portfolios, and analyze market trends. Role involves building, backtesting, and executing strategies in cryptocurrency markets using Python, C++, Rust, or Golang while balancing risk and reward for consistent returns.
Job Description
Kronos Research is a technology and science-driven quantitative trading firm. Driven by our core values, we risk firm capital to pursue new ideas and profit opportunities with conviction, and as such, we have been at the forefront of technology and research.
We are always seeking exceptional Experienced or SMA Systematic Traders to join us. If you meet the following criteria, we would love to speak with you.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and optimize portfolios, employing fully systematic quantitative strategies to achieve consistent returns.
- Develop, backtest, and implement trading strategies in the cryptocurrency markets, balancing risk and reward.
- Conduct deep analysis of crypto assets and market trends to make data-driven investment decisions.
- Monitor and manage risks associated with trading strategies to ensure alignment with firm objectives.
- Communicate portfolio performance and risk analysis to senior management and stakeholders regularly.
Qualifications:
- Solid live trading track record of consistent returns on CEX and/or DEX
- Previous experience at a proprietary trading firm or hedge fund is highly preferred.
- Strong proficiency in quantitative research, risk management, and statistical analysis.
- Strong programming and automation skills (Python, C++, Rust, Golang, etc.) to implement, refine, and execute strategies
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Deep understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape, including DeFi, tokenomics, and blockchain technology.
- Curious about new technologies and research papers
- Experienced in global asset classes and prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket)