Summary

As an Algorithmic Trader, your mission will be to build-up and enhance our trading desk's capabilities. You will improve our pricing and hedging algorithm to lower our spreads and optimize the risk-adjusted hedging PnL.

What you’ll do 

1. Developing, parameterisation and improving of our pricing and hedging algorithms 
2. Gather and analyze trade data to provide in-depth analysis of the microeconomics of pricing and hedging
3. Manage a hedging book with PnL ownership
4. Support the OTC desk in executing low and high touch trades 
5. Proactively shape our trader desk capabilities and ensure regulatory compliance

Who you are 

1. Profound experience in algorithmic trading (crypto is a plus).
2. Strong understanding of trade microeconomics and quantitative strategies.
3. Proven ability to build solutions while navigating multiple variables across different dimensions (engineering, trading ops, treasury, regulation, legal, risk) 
4. Demonstrated ability in effective risk management and adherence to risk limits
5. Up-to-date knowledge of trading regulations and compliance standards (MIFID II, MICAR)

What’s in it for you

1. We're proud of our flexible working model that includes 2 days (minimum) working from the local Hub, plus 60 Work From Anywhere days annually
2. Total compensation package including participation in our Bitpanda stock option plan
3. Competitive benefits programs and policies shaped by our flexibility-first philosophy 
4. Exclusive premiums when trading on Bitpanda
5. Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
6. Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand

Skills

• Compliance Knowledge
• Cryptocurrency