Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Zug, Switzerland
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
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About the role
Original posting provided by IMC Trading
IMC has a strong presence in traditional Finance and has been expanding into crypto and DeFi over the last years. Through its overseas affiliates, IMC provides liquidity and trades on many cryptocurrency exchanges and DeFi protocols. IMC Zug is currently looking to expand its DeFi team, which builds the algorithms that support IMC's trading activities
The DeFi team is small and highly flexible. We need the flexibility to respond to the rapidly changing DeFi landscape. As a member of the DeFi team, you will get the opportunity to work on many different projects and shape your role to your talents. Your work will vary from improving existing trading strategies and algorithms to working on completely new solutions from scratch. All, while closely collaborating with team members.
Your Core Responsibilities:
- Collaborate on developing our highly competitive trading algorithm and platform
- Design and implement state-of-the-art, industry-leading trade execution and connectivity solutions
- Research and analysis of Defi protocols using on chain data and trading strategies
- Stay on top of updates to Defi protocols
Your Skills and Experience:
- Hard skill requirements:
- Proficiency in applied mathematics, statistics, numerical modeling
- Knowledge of cryptocurrency
- Proficiency in one more blockchain-related programming languages such as golang, rust, solidity, move etc.
- Comfortable in a Linux R&D environment, incl. git and related tools
- Ability to research independently
- Proficiency in English
- Nice to haves
- Experience in blockchain analytics, DeFi protocols, MEV
- In-depth knowledge of concrete blockchains on conceptual and/or programming level
- Hands-on programming experience in a quantitative trading environment
- Deep understanding of the EVM, and/or the technical underpinnings of other blockchain ecosystems
- Smart contract design and development
- Experience with cryptography libraries, digital signature, hash algorithms
Location and Office Culture
- IMC office in Zug, Switzerland
- Note that this is an onsite role, with some but limited flexibility for working from home
- You can expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment that delivers a steady stream of challenges and opportunities
- One of the most exciting aspects of the job is our quick feedback loop in the research, development and deployment of strategies
- We give people lots of responsibility and the support they need to make an impact from day one
- We promise you a flat structure and an open, collaborative culture that stimulates the sharing of ideas, knowledge and technology between our teams and offices
About Us
IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.
About the company
IMC Trading
Large Enterprise
IMC Trading is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages technology and quantitative research to optimize trading strategies across a variety of asset classes, including equities, commodities, and derivatives. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Amsterdam, IMC operates with a commitment to innovation and collaboration, fostering an environment where talented professionals can thrive. The firm is dedicated to responsible trading practices and actively engages in market-making to ensure liquidity and efficiency in financial markets worldwide. With a focus on continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making, IMC Trading is a leader in the fast-paced world of trading and investment.
IMC Trading is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages technology and quantitative research to optimize trading strategies across a variety of asset classes, including equities, commodities, and derivatives. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Amsterdam, IMC operates with a commitment to innovation and collaboration, fostering an environment where talented professionals can thrive. The firm is dedicated to responsible trading practices and actively engages in market-making to ensure liquidity and efficiency in financial markets worldwide. With a focus on continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making, IMC Trading is a leader in the fast-paced world of trading and investment.