We are looking for someone who can enrich our knowledge and whose HFT experience we might be missing today that will be crucial for tomorrow.
Working in small teams, the expectation is to expand on the pool of existing research ideas and to generate your own. These can range from modest improvements to entirely new strategies. Building upon your experience, you will be the primary driver of the research direction.
Responsibility for a strategy includes modelling, testing, and monitoring its trading in production.
We expect teammates to collaborate with others, share findings and knowledge.
Must-Haves
- 5+ years of quant experience in HFT
- Deep understanding of probability and statistics, data modelling skills, scientific thinking
- Some coding skills, e.g., Python
- Willing to relocate to Bratislava
Nice-to-Haves (Absolutely Not Necessary)
- Crypto experience
- Ability to write production grade code
- People management experience
Interview Process
- Online Problems + Coding Challenge: Take-home challenge that candidates can do in their free time focused on probability, logic, and mathematical skills + algorithmic coding tasks.
- Quant Interview: Video call with our senior Quants focused on problem solving and general cognitive ability.
- Betting Games: Engage in a set of betting games to evaluate quantitative reasoning and decision-making skills.
- Deep-Dive into Your Experience: A conversation with Wincent’s CIO on the candidate’s depth of experience and quant/trading knowledge.
Compensation
Compensation package consists of four parts: cash, equity, bonuses, and ability to invest into the Wincent fund.
Equity
Skin-in-the game is a big upside if we succeed as a company. Five-year equity grants are part of the total compensation package.
Bonuses
Bonuses are awarded twice a year. They are discretionary and based on individual and company performance.
Fund Investment
Opportunity to invest in the fund that has generated annualized net returns over 50% since inception in 2017.
Wincent is a high-frequency trading (HFT) company pioneering the crypto market since 2017. With algorithms operating on 14 exchanges and trading approximately 40 cryptocurrencies, we are a leading global market maker. At Wincent, we seek individuals with a competitive mindset, regardless of their level of interest in crypto. If you're driven by challenge and innovation and want to join a team shaping the future of trading, consider a career with Wincent.