About Us
Tokka Labs is a proprietary trading firm with a focus on close collaboration, rigorous research, and cutting-edge technology. We are market makers, searchers, and solvers for top protocols on the most popular blockchains in the world. We design and implement our own trading systems and strategies to provide liquidity in the most diverse and challenging environments. At the core of it all lies our unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries of decentralized finance and we are always on the lookout for like-minded individuals to join us on this journey. If you think you have what it takes, apply now!
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced execution quant to join our in-house quantitative team. The team is responsible for developing new algorithmic execution strategies and improving the performance of existing ones through their research and in-depth understanding of market microstructures and dynamics.
Job Responsibilities
• Develop a deep understanding of both centralized and decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide, including their connectivity and technical characteristics.
• Perform research to identify and generate execution alpha.
• Build robust mathematical models to test different market behaviors and impacts.
• Work with quant developers to implement high performance, low latency execution strategies.
• Design and implement a comprehensive back testing framework for the strategies.
• Build metrics to measure execution performance and perform post trade analysis.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in the cryptocurrencies space to identify new opportunities and trends that can impact our strategies.
• Implement effective risk management techniques to mitigate potential losses, including monitoring positions, assessing market impact, and optimizing execution parameters.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers, developers, and other teams to refine our strategies and enhance our execution capabilities.
Job Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, etc.). Advanced degrees are a plus.
• Proven experience (5+ years) working as an execution quant in cryptocurrency markets or a similar role in a systematic trading environment.
• Solid understanding of trading instruments, trading strategies, order execution, and cryptocurrency market dynamics.
• Proficient in at least one leading programming language such as Python or C++.
• Experience in developing and implementing low latency trading algorithms.
• Strong analytical skills and able to interpret complex data sets to drive decision-making.
• Familiarity with exchange APIs, market data feeds, and order book analysis.
• Risk management expertise, with the ability to assess and mitigate trading risks is a plus.
• Attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and have a proactive attitude.
