Experienced Trader, Market Making

Location: Remote - working US timezone, but based outside of the US

We are Auros!

A high frequency trading firm operating in the global cryptocurrency market. We have offices based in New York and Hong Kong, we are a 24/7/365 business, trading digital assets across 10+ locations around the globe driven by a team of world-class talent which span 5 continents.

We are one of the largest participants in the market, trading a significant share of global market turnover. We combine a systematic approach with our sophisticated pricing models and state-of-the-art execution capabilities, iterating regularly to ensure we have robust, reliable trading performance.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a highly motivated Trader to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your passion for cryptocurrency and financial markets. You will be exposed to the fast-paced world of high-frequency trading (HFT) while learning new strategies within a growing asset class. The cryptocurrency market presents an additional layer of complexity, creating opportunities for solving technical challenges with innovative solutions.

This is a client-focused role that runs alongside pure proprietary trading. You’ll work closely with the Business Development (BD) team to help structure solutions for clients, addressing their specific needs and objectives. With additional components related to Market Making, Defi, OTC and Ventures operations, this role combines trading and client interaction in a dynamic and evolving environment.

We operate with a flat hierarchy, meaning you'll have direct access to senior team members and the company’s founders. Our culture is performance-driven, and those who excel will enjoy market-leading compensation and career growth.

This Trader must be willing and able to cover the US timezone, but will work remotely from either the Americas (excluding US), UK or Europe.

What You'll Do

• Manage one of our major trading books, overseeing all operational and trading-related matters in real time.
• Analyse trading data and market conditions to continuously seek additional sources of edge.
• Work closely with other trading teams and middle-office teams to ensure proper booking and reconciliation of trades, while collaborating with the BD team to structure tailored solutions for clients.
• Liaise with key exchange counterparts on margin requirements, coin borrows, trade breaks, technical issues, and market-making requirements.
• Assist in improving existing trading strategies and contribute to the research and development of new strategies.
• Participate in client-focused activities, working with the BD team to solve problems and help clients meet their objectives.
• Research crypto projects and develop strategies on chain
• Develop models and tools to automate daily tasks.
• Contribute to Trading, Defi, OTC and Ventures operations, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.

What you'll bring

• Ability and willingness to work North American hours, but be based in the Americas (excluding the US), UK or Europe.
• Willingness to learn and dive deep into the cryptocurrency/DeFi space, strong interest and knowledge in this space is a huge plus.
• Python coding ability is mandatory.
• Solid technical knowledge and an understanding of how trading algorithms work.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to collaborate with the Asia desk and work across time zones.
• Experience in HFT, with training from a Tier 1 or 2 HFT firm, or experience in a crypto-native firm, is a plus.
• Familiarity with crypto side projects like running a validator, building trading bots on CeFi or DeFi, or systematic/discretionary trading is advantageous.