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We provide liquidity algorithmically across all major cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto.\nWintermute is not just a trading company, it is one the most prominent and influential players in the digital asset markets: we are connected and partnering with all major players in the industry, we actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and incubation of projects. You can read more here.\nWorking at Wintermute\nWe are looking for an Algorithmic Trader with strong quantitative and Python skills, good trading instincts and a curiosity about algorithmic trading, high-frequency trading, liquidity provision and digital assets. You will take ownership of P&L-impacting trading projects from an early stage, working closely with experienced traders and developers across our global trading team. After an initial training period, you will be given significant independence and responsibility. You will analyse large amounts of trading and transaction data, identify opportunities, build and improve trading strategies and develop solutions based on your findings. There are no legacy systems, multiple layers of approvals or rigid boundaries between trading, analysis and development. You will be encouraged to identify opportunities, build solutions and make an immediate impact. This is primarily a trading and business role rather than a pure research role. We are looking for people who enjoy combining quantitative analysis, coding and commercial decision-making to drive P&L.\nWhat will you work on:\nImproving and optimising existing trading strategies.\nResearching and developing new trading strategies and products.\nAnalysing large volumes of market, trading and transaction data to identify opportunities.\nBuilding tools and solutions to improve trading performance and decision-making.\nImproving the technology and infrastructure supporting our trading systems.\nMonitoring trading performance and reacting quickly to changing market conditions.\nExploring new markets, products and trading opportunities.\nTaking ownership of projects that have a direct impact on P&L.\nYou will work closely with experienced traders, quantitative developers and the wider management team while gradually taking increasing ownership of your own strategies and areas of the business.\nHard Skills Requirements:\nStrong Python skills - typically 1-3 years of coding experience through professional work, internships, academic work or personal projects. We will test this during the interview process.\nExcellent quantitative and analytical skills - we will test these.\nTypically 1-3 years of relevant experience, although we also welcome exceptional recent graduates with relevant internships, particularly from HFT, quantitative trading or similar environments.\nTrading experience is not essential, but you should have strong trading intuition and a genuine interest in learning about algorithmic trading, high-frequency trading, quantitative trading and liquidity provision.\nStrong ability to analyse complex datasets, identify patterns and turn insights into practical solutions.\nAn interest in financial markets and technology. Experience or interest in crypto, blockchain and DeFi is beneficial but not required.\nOther Requirements:\nYou have an owner mentality and focus on the ultimate outcome: generating sustainable P&L and helping grow the business over the long term.\nYou love solving problems and seeing the solutions you build work in practice.\nYou are comfortable moving between trading, coding, data analysis and collaboration depending on what is required.\nYou are determined, ambitious and humble, with a strong willingness to learn.\nYou enjoy working in a meritocratic environment where performance and impact matter.\nYou have an entrepreneurial mindset rather than a 9-to-5 mentality and are comfortable with the demands of fast-moving global markets.\nYou enjoy working collaboratively with traders, developers and other teams.\nYou are comfortable working primarily from the office while maintaining flexibility where appropriate.\nHere is why you should join our dynamic team:\nOpportunity to work at the world's leading algorithmic trading firm covering both digital assets and traditional finance.\n\nEngaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership growth compared to traditional finance environments.\n\nA vibrant working culture with team events, celebrations and company wide team building events.\n\nFor US applicants: a cool office in the heart of New York City which often hosts some of the leading industry events\n\nFor London applicants: a Wintermute-inspired office in central London, featuring an array of amenities such as table tennis and foosball, personalized desk configurations, a cozy team breakout area with games.\nGreat company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional yet with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial.\n\nA performance-based compensation with a significant earning upside.\n\nFor US, the base salary range for this role is $210,000 - $240,000. 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