Quant Options Trader
As a Quant Options Trader at Kbit, you will spearhead the development and execution of quantitative options trading strategies on centralized cryptocurrency exchanges. Building on our robust delta-one trading strategies, which include market making and arbitrage in crypto spot and perpetual swap markets, you will lead our expansion into options trading. While prior experience in cryptocurrency markets is not required, you should have a strong background in professional options trading. Our firm is focused on systematic and algorithmic trading, and you will be expected to develop automated strategies such as market making in options markets, volatility arbitrage, and cross-market arbitrage.
We are open to applicants for this position in Singapore, Hong Kong, London, NYC, and San Diego.
About You
You're looking for a challenging role where your skills can make a significant impact. We offer a competitive base salary along with a quarterly cash profit share to reward performance.
Given the 24/7 nature of digital asset markets, we're seeking someone committed to the demands of our industry. Our globally distributed team often engages in important discussions outside of traditional business hours. While you will not be on-call, you should be comfortable with a flexible schedule that may include evenings or weekends when necessary to meet the needs of our fast-paced trading environment.
You are excited about growing your skillset and working with the latest technologies, but pragmatic enough to choose the right tool for the job. Inefficiencies irritate you, and so you try to improve and streamline processes wherever you can. You justifiably believe that you are a cut above your peers in your understanding of highly complex systems and the latest technologies.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Key Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities and profitable strategies for trading cryptocurrency options
- Lead the design and development of systematic options trading strategies
- Continuously review strategy performance looking for new opportunities and areas for improvement
- Collaborate with the engineering team to implement and optimize trading algorithms
- Stay updated on market trends and developments in the crypto options space
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Deep understanding of option mechanics and option trading strategies
- 3+ years’ experience trading options at a hedge fund or prop trading firm
- Experience developing systematic, algorithmic trading strategies
- Proficiency in Python for research, backtesting, and strategy implementation
- Familiarity with financial data analysis tools (e.g., pandas, numpy)
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Desired Qualities
- Experience trading in cryptocurrency markets
- Familiarity with crypto market structure and major exchanges
- Experience with machine learning applications in trading
- Proven capability to independently manage and deliver complex, end-to-end projects
- Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality, complete solutions
- Analytical thinker with strong abstract reasoning skills
- Independent-minded and risk-tolerant, with a competitive drive and critical approach to problem-solving
- Adaptable and open to feedback, with a continuous improvement mindset
- Exemplary work ethic, demonstrating commitment and reliability in all tasks
- Previous experience at a buy-side financial institution or similarly intense environment
Why Kbit?
- Innovation-Driven Culture: Be part of a team that embraces cutting-edge technology and continuous improvement.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with talented professionals in a supportive and inclusive setting.
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package.
About Kbit
Kbit is a leading cryptocurrency-focused investment manager with over $200 million in assets under management and a 7-year track record. We specialize in market-neutral, quantitative strategies that capture market structure inefficiencies including market making, arbitrage, derivative trading, and forecasting.
Our market-neutral approach and diverse sources of alpha have allowed us to navigate various market regimes. Since inception in 2017, we have transacted over $180 billion in the cryptocurrency markets. We have built and operate our own proprietary, distributed technology platform that connects with the major crypto exchanges, processes market data, streams orders, and processes trades 24/7/365. On a typical day, we place tens of millions of orders, execute hundreds of thousands of trades, and perform thousands of blockchain fund movements.
Our team of 14 professionals brings together expertise in quantitative trading, computer science, cryptocurrency market structure, finance, and operations. With strategic locations in the Caribbean, North America, Singapore, and a planned expansion to London in 2025, we are well-positioned to operate across global markets and time zones.
Our market-neutral approach and diverse sources of alpha have allowed us to navigate various market regimes. Since inception in 2017, we have transacted over $180 billion in the cryptocurrency markets. We have built and operate our own proprietary, distributed technology platform that connects with the major crypto exchanges, processes market data, streams orders, and processes trades 24/7/365. On a typical day, we place tens of millions of orders, execute hundreds of thousands of trades, and perform thousands of blockchain fund movements.
Our team of 14 professionals brings together expertise in quantitative trading, computer science, cryptocurrency market structure, finance, and operations. With strategic locations in the Caribbean, North America, Singapore, and a planned expansion to London in 2025, we are well-positioned to operate across global markets and time zones.