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Trader (Crypto)

LinuxcareersSydney, Sydney🇦🇺Australia

Why this role stands out

This hybrid Crypto Trader role offers a fantastic opportunity to hone your analytical and quantitative skills within a globally recognized trading firm, contributing to innovative strategies across major crypto markets. If you excel in fast-paced environments, possess strong Python proficiency, and thrive on problem-solving, you'll find significant growth and impact here. Embrace the chance to join a collaborative team and shape the future of digital asset trading.

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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