HFT Trader / Strategy Lead
Summary
Lead the design and deployment of ultra-low-latency trading strategies across crypto and traditional markets, leveraging market microstructure signals and order book dynamics.
Who We Are
Our team combines expertise in traditional finance, quantitative research, and advanced engineering with a deep understanding of blockchain technology. This unique blend enables us to excel in trading across complex crypto markets, including both CeFi and DeFi, while providing capital and strategic guidance to projects that drive innovation and foster sustainable growth in the crypto industry.
What You Will Do
- Lead the research, development, and deployment of HFT / ultra-low-latency trading strategies across futures, equities, FX, options, or crypto markets
- Identify and exploit short-horizon alpha opportunities using market microstructure signals and order book dynamics
- Drive strategy optimization across execution logic, inventory management, signal generation, and risk controls
- Partner closely with quant researchers and engineers to improve latency, fill rates, and production performance
- Monitor live trading systems and proactively manage risk during volatile market conditions
- Mentor and help build a high-performing HFT trading and research team
- Contribute to strategic decisions around market expansion, exchange connectivity, and infrastructure priorities
- Evaluate new markets, products, and trading opportunities globally
- 7+ years of experience in high-frequency or systematic trading
- Strong track record of running profitable HFT strategies in production
- Experience from top-tier proprietary trading firms or market makers
- Deep understanding of market microstructure and electronic trading dynamics
- Experience leading strategy initiatives or managing traders and researchers
- Strong quantitative intuition and data-driven decision-making ability
- Excellent understanding of order book behavior, queue dynamics, exchange mechanics, and execution optimization
- Proficiency in Python and/or C++ highly desirable
- Ability to collaborate effectively with low-latency engineering and infrastructure teams
- Familiarity with statistical modeling, signal research, and real-time trading systems
**This position can be based in Singapore, Hong Kong or Shanghai
Why Join Us
- Competitive remuneration package and a meritocratic culture where accomplishments are rewarded
- Fast paced and result-oriented with a flat structure
- Teams collaborate in a casual working environment
- Excellent exposure to the digital asset ecosystem and the latest market insight
- Great career development opportunities
Disclaimer
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, or any other information identifying potential candidates, shared with any employee of Rock Bund Capital or its affiliates by any method without a standing signed supplier agreement will be deemed free to contact without restrictions, and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Rock Bund Capital or any of its affiliates.