Quant Trader
WOO
Estimated Salary: $105K-$175K
Location: TPE Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
WOO operates a centralised exchange WOO X and a decentralised platform WOOFi, democratising access to top-tier liquidity and exceptional trading execution while keeping costs competitive. Our native token, $WOO offers token holders a unique position to participate, engage, and maximise the benefits of both the DeFi and CeFi ecosystem. Our team of highly-selected 170 employees is located in 12 cities worldwide 🚀
Our vision is to inspire confidence, higher performance, and joy in every user. We have a mission to provide the best liquidity on the best terms. We compete not just on price execution but also on integrity, user experience, innovative tools, and global opportunities.
About the opportunity:
We are looking for a Quant Trader who can join us along this mission and vision. You’ll become an integral part of the WOO Trading Team, which is dedicated to be responsible for analyzing and researching on-chain data, identifying market trends, and developing trading strategies. You will work closely with the development team to optimize trading systems, execute effective on-chain and centralized exchange trading strategies, and explore new opportunities in the rapidly evolving crypto market. Interested? Keep on reading!
What you’ll be working on:
Analyze on-chain data to study market trends, capital flows, and trading patterns
Develop and execute trading strategies for on-chain or centralized exchanges, including but not limited to market-making, arbitrage, and CTA strategies
Monitor and optimize existing trading strategies to ensure their effectiveness under varying market conditions
Collaborate with the development team to improve and customize trading systems for strategy implementation
Stay updated on industry trends and on-chain technological advancements, continually refining trading strategies
Why work with us?
Join us in realising our vision in advancing decentralisation, and leading innovation in CeFi and DeFi. Enjoy work flexibility, a supportive team, and an environment that nurtures your ideas. Plus, expect a performance-based annual bonus for all contributors at WOO 💪
About you:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in crypto quantitative trading, on-chain investment, quantitative research, or data analysis
Strong data analysis skills and independent coding abilities; proficiency in Python, R, or other programming languages
Familiarity with blockchain technology and ecosystems, with a solid understanding of common on-chain protocols and smart contracts, and the ability to analyze on-chain data and apply it to trading strategies
Experience with high-frequency trading, arbitrage, or liquidity mining strategies; experience in DeFi protocols and NFT market analysis is preferred
Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
Getting the job
We're actively seeking talented individuals to join our team outside of our typical hiring schedule. This proactive approach allows us to connect with exceptional candidates like you even before specific positions become available.
On average, successful candidates go through five rounds of interviews and tests. Our hiring process begins by meeting with our People Team, who help facilitate the process of placing you in your new role. You can expect to share your experience and ideas in online video interviews with our hiring team, made up of management and potential new colleagues.
Submitting your resume now ensures that you're first in line when new opportunities arise. By doing so, you'll have a head start in the selection process and get a chance to showcase your skills and experience.
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