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Crypto Trader: APAC Market Making & DeFi Ops

LinuxcareersSydney, Sydney🇦🇺Australia

Why this role stands out

Embrace a dynamic role in the thriving APAC crypto market where you'll leverage your trading expertise and Python skills to optimize strategies and drive success in both DeFi and CeFi. This hybrid position is perfect for a decisive and analytical mid-senior trader eager to grow within a reputable firm and make a significant impact. Apply now to join a collaborative team and explore exciting career advancements.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationSydney, Sydney, Australia
SQLPythonRisk Management

Job description

IMC is a global trading firm providing liquidity across cryptocurrency exchanges and DeFi protocols. This role is a Crypto Trader based in Sydney, providing APAC-hours coverage for the team in Zug while managing live trading activities including token market making, DeFi, and CeFi delta-one strategies.

What You'll Do

  • Monitor live trading strategies, positions, exposures, and PnL during APAC business hours
  • Manage strategy configurations, trading parameters, limits, and operational controls
  • Investigate urgent trading issues, unexpected strategy behaviour, and unusual PnL movements
  • Use Python and internal tools to analyse trades, execution quality, and strategy performance
  • Support rollout and scaling of strategies across new tokens, venues, and protocols
  • Provide handovers between Sydney and Zug teams and communicate with external parties

What You Need

  • Quantitative or technical background in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Python for data analysis and trade investigations
  • Good judgement and attention to detail when working with live trading systems
  • Ability to remain calm and make decisions during time-sensitive incidents
  • Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset

Nice to Have

  • Experience in electronic trading, market making, trading operations, or risk management
  • Familiarity with cryptocurrency markets, including spot, perpetual futures, funding, and hedging
  • Exposure to DeFi protocols or automated trading systems
  • Familiarity with SQL, Linux, logs, and monitoring tools

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