Trader
Jump Crypto
Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
Our trading teams are each comprised of a dynamic group of traders, quantitative researchers, and engineers who work together to examine the global markets, seeking to understand the complexities of various traded products and exchanges. They leverage their impeccable statistical analysis and data mining skills, using the results of their research to make forecasts and develop profitable predictive trading models.
We are looking for a Trader with a passion for financial markets and exceptional technical skills to join one of our growing trading teams.
What you’ll do:
- Manage trading operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Impact trading performance with discretionary sizing, executing trades, suggesting discretionary trades, managing risk, and tweaking of parameters.
- Develop a granular understanding of trading strategies, interweaving alpha, execution, and technology.
- Provide analytical support to the trading community regarding the global markets and trading team performance.
- Serve as an advisor across several different departments, providing new and innovative solutions for the complex problems we face.
- Other duties as assigned or needed.
Skills you’ll need:
- 2+ yrs of experience in a trading or analyst role
- Degree in Finance, Economics or similar high academic achievements
- A passion for trading and the financial markets
- Strong understanding of Linux
- Very detail oriented
- Ability to multitask and work in a high-pressure environment
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus eligibility- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
- Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
- Paid vacation plus paid holidays
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness Programs
