Trading Analyst
About Wintermute
Wintermute is a leading crypto-native algorithmic trading company specializing in digital assets. Our expertise lies in providing liquidity algorithmically across various cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms. We also offer a wide range of OTC trading solutions and support prominent blockchain projects as well as traditional financial institutions entering the crypto space. Additionally, Wintermute Ventures invests in early-stage DeFi projects.
Founded in 2017 by industry veterans, Wintermute has adeptly navigated the crypto industry's fluctuating cycles. Our culture is a blend of the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative spirit of technology startups. We are firmly committed to the innovative potential of blockchain technology and maintain a forward-looking approach to the digital asset market.
Working at Wintermute
We are seeking a Trading Analyst in London with strong Python coding skills and a keen interest in HFT, market making, and crypto trading. In this role, you will collaborate closely with traders on the trading floor to enhance and expand trading activities across various markets and strategies. Your responsibilities will range from supporting traders to engaging with developers, with a focus on ensuring automation, scalability, and optimizing trade settlement processes for the middle office team.
Responsibilities:
- Support traders during ad-hoc market events.
- Troubleshoot and debug live trading systems to identify and resolve system errors promptly.
- Create new reports, analysis, and GUI tools to enhance trading strategies.
- Develop and maintain data visualizations for generating actionable market insights.
- Oversee service deployments to maintain the reliability and performance of the trading environment.
- Conduct trade reconciliation to validate trade economics and settlement agreements accurately.
Hard Skills Requirements
- Proficiency in Python coding with practical experience.
- Preferably experience in analytical roles or software development, although graduates with exceptional capabilities are welcome.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Although prior trading knowledge is not mandatory, a strong interest and eagerness to learn about algorithmic, high-frequency, quantitative, and market making trading are essential.
Join our dynamic team and benefit from:
- Work in a highly innovative trading firm with engaging projects that offer accelerated responsibilities.
- Enriching working culture with team-building activities, holiday celebrations, and company-wide outings.
- Collaborative office environment with various amenities like table tennis, personalized desk setups, and communal breakout areas.
- Enjoy a company culture that is informal, ambitious, and entrepreneurial.
- Performance-based compensation with strong earning potential and standard perks including private health insurance.
Note:
- While fully remote candidates cannot be accommodated, we offer flexibility for working from home and flexible working hours. Our model primarily involves a hybrid working setup with some in-office presence required for this role.