DeFi/Web3 Trader
QuantFi · Schiphol-Rijk, North Holland, Netherlands
- On site
- Full-time
- €85,000 / year
- Schiphol-Rijk, North Holland, Netherlands
Job highlights
- Trade DeFi and Web3 markets for a leading firm.
- Develop innovative trading strategies in crypto.
- Analyze trends in yield farming and liquidity pools.
- Collaborate with a passionate trading team.
- Shape the future of decentralized finance.
About the role
About QuantFi
QuantFi, part of the Coinmerce Group, is a proprietary high-frequency trading firm in the crypto industry. We leverage our proprietary HFT platform and employ various strategies to optimize and stabilize global cryptocurrency exchanges. By providing liquidity and stabilizing the ask and bid prices on spot markets, we effectively "make these markets." Our efforts result in stable and fair pricing for everyone in the markets that QuantFi operates in.Being part of the Coinmerce Group gives our team access to a strong network of expertise and resources while maintaining our own independent identity.
Coinmerce Group is a Dutch-founded European crypto services company consisting of 3 pillars: brokerage, asset management and proprietary trading. Transparency is our core value, and our open-door policy supports collaboration, innovation, and team spirit in our Schiphol-Rijk office. With over 150 talented colleagues, we’re shaping the future of crypto together, are you ready to join us?
What We Offer
- Innovative Work: Be part of a team advancing new technology within the crypto industry.
- Modern Workspace: Enjoy our new office located at Schiphol-Rijk.
- Daily Perks: Free lunch, fresh fruit and weekly Friday drinks at our company bar.
- Team Events: Engage in monthly team events and bonding activities.
- Commuting & Pension: Receive commuting allowance and a solid pension plan.
- Benefits & Wellness: 25 vacation days, monthly chair massages, and access to our company gym and Alleo benefit program.
- Extra Perks: A €250 home-office setup budget after completing your probation period.
- Yearly L&D Budget: Of EUR 2000,-!
About the role
Join our trading team to research the latest in DeFi, uncover high-potential opportunities, and help build innovative strategies that move markets. You'll analyze trends, explore everything from yield farming to liquidity pools, and work closely with a team of passionate traders at the forefront of decentralized finance. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to shape the future of crypto.Responsibilities:
- Researching and digging deep into details of decentralized finance, building and executing trading strategies to maximize returns and impact the market.
- Analyze emerging trends and identify high-potential DeFi projects, from yield farming to liquidity pools, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve.
- Work alongside a passionate team of traders and contribute your insights to revolutionize DeFi at a fast-paced, game-changing scale-up.
What you bring:
- Hands-on experience building DeFi trading strategies with the ability to analyse and react quickly to market changes.
- Understanding of blockchain basics: transactions, wallets, smart contracts, double spend, transactions pool, mining is a plus.
- Strong desire to explore algorithmic, high-frequency, quantitative, and market-making trading.
- Good Python skills - to review solutions of software engineers and write some code yourself, if necessary.
- Familiarity with tools like Hyperliquid, Uniswap, Aave, Compound, and other DeFi platforms.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Key skills/competency
DeFi, Web3 Trader, Cryptocurrency Trading, Algorithmic Trading, High-Frequency Trading, Quantitative Trading, Market Making, Python, Blockchain, Yield FarmingSkills & topics
- DeFi Trader
- Web3 Trader
- Cryptocurrency Trading
- Algorithmic Trading
- High-Frequency Trading
- Quantitative Trading
- Market Making
- Python
- Blockchain
- Yield Farming
- Liquidity Pools
- QuantFi
- Coinmerce Group
- Trader
- Finance
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your DeFi trading strategy experience and Python skills.
- Showcase your knowledge: Emphasize your understanding of blockchain basics and DeFi platforms.
- Demonstrate passion: Express your enthusiasm for algorithmic, HFT, and market-making trading.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss DeFi trends and trading strategy concepts.
- Network within the industry: Connect with QuantFi team members on LinkedIn to learn more.
Technical preparation
Deep dive into DeFi protocols and trends.,Practice Python for data analysis and scripting.,Understand blockchain fundamentals thoroughly.,Familiarize with HFT and market making concepts.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex DeFi trading strategy.,How do you react to market volatility?,How do you collaborate with a trading team?,Share your experience exploring new crypto projects.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific DeFi protocols does QuantFi focus on for trading?
- QuantFi actively analyzes and trades across a variety of DeFi protocols, including but not limited to Uniswap, Aave, and Compound, and is always exploring new opportunities in yield farming and liquidity pools.
- What is the expected level of Python proficiency for a DeFi Web3 Trader at QuantFi?
- While strong Python skills are required for reviewing software engineer solutions and potentially writing code, the emphasis is on leveraging these skills to support trading strategy development and analysis.
- How does QuantFi approach risk management in its DeFi trading strategies?
- Risk management is integral to our strategy development. We focus on building robust strategies that react quickly to market changes while aiming to maximize returns, ensuring a strong understanding of market dynamics.
- What opportunities are there for professional development for a DeFi Web3 Trader at QuantFi?
- QuantFi offers a yearly L&D budget of EUR 2000,-, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth in the rapidly evolving DeFi and Web3 space.
- Does QuantFi require prior experience in high-frequency trading for this role?
- While a strong desire to explore algorithmic, high-frequency, and quantitative trading is essential, hands-on experience building DeFi trading strategies is the primary requirement.
- How does QuantFi contribute to stabilizing cryptocurrency exchanges?
- QuantFi stabilizes exchanges by providing liquidity and maintaining stable ask and bid prices on spot markets, effectively making these markets and ensuring fair pricing.
- What is the typical team structure for traders at QuantFi?
- Traders work closely within a passionate team, contributing insights and collaborating on strategies to revolutionize DeFi in a fast-paced environment.