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Lead Quant Trading hire with carte blanche to build a Market Making/Liquidity function from scratch across Decentralised Venue Remote (anywhere)Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.- Up to $400k base Upside A very impressive prop crypto firm is looking for a Lead Quant Trader to build out a Market Making function on decentralised venues (DEXs).This is a hands-on role for a Quant with deep expertise in algorithmic trading/MM, DeFi protocols, who will be responsible for both strategic direction and day-to-day trading operations.Responsibilities: Design, implement, and optimise automated market making strategies for decentralized exchanges, leveraging blockchain data and smart contract interactions Build and maintain real-time trading algorithms that interact directly with DEX protocols, ensuring tight spreads and competitive liquidity provision.Analyse on-chain and off-chain market data to identify trading opportunities, manage inventory, and minimize slippage for users Oversee the teams risk management framework, including real-time monitoring of positions, exposure, and protocol-specific risks.Collaborate with quant researchers, developers, and other stakeholders to enhance trading systems, backtest new strategies, and integrate innovative DeFi mechanisms Coordinate with external liquidity partners, other market makers, and DEX teams to ensure optimal trading conditions and respond to changing market environments Provide regular performance analysis, liquidity metrics, and strategic recommendations to senior management.Required Skills & Qualifications Proven track record in quantitative trading, with hands-on experience executing algorithmic strategies on-chain and providing liquidity to CEXs or DEXs.Deep understanding of decentralized finance, AMM models, liquidity pools, and blockchain-based trading environments.Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ and data analytics (SQL, R).Advanced quantitative and statistical modelling abilities, with a solid grasp of financial mathematics and risk management.Operational leadership experience, ideally in building or scaling trading teams or desks.Bachelors or Masters degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline).Self-starter mindset, comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.Experience in smart contract interaction (Solidity, web3 libraries) is a plus.We will respond to all successful candidates shortlisted for this opportunity within 5 days and would advise all candidates to follow our company page for all the latest opportunities.Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.