Quantitative Trader, Futures
Quidax
- Nairobi
- Contract
- Full-time
Backtest trading strategies across varied market conditions.Analyze trader behavior to detect manipulation, aggressive leverage, or systemic risk.Risk Monitoring & ManagementDevelop and maintain real-time margin risk alerts and liquidation simulations.Monitor funding rates, index price divergence, and open interest concentrations.Run stress tests for extreme market events.Trading & ExecutionDeploy and manage proprietary and market-making strategies to achieve target volumes, spreads, and profitability.Scale trading volumes, expand pairs, and maximize revenue contribution to WIG.Required Notional Volume: $236.25M/month notional volume (~$7.88M/day)Maintain order book depth of ≥$500k with ≤0.2% spread during active hours.Maintain ≥60% profitable trades for proprietary/market-making activity.Generate ≥$47k/month net revenue from Futures.Data & InfrastructureWork with Data Engineers to build data pipelines and dashboards for rapid analysis and alerts.Integrate APIs from major exchanges for live market data and risk monitoring.Automate execution and monitoring to minimize manual intervention.Who We’re Looking For3–6+ years in quant finance/trading with focus on derivatives or margin products.Expert in Python (pandas, numpy, scipy, matplotlib) and SQL.Deep understanding of futures/perpetual swap mechanics, leverage, and funding.Proven experience in VAR, CVAR, Sharpe, and drawdown analysis.Strong backtesting and time-series analysis skills.Ability to act decisively during high-volatility events.Experience with real-time trading or risk alert systems.Familiarity with major exchange APIs.Exposure to on-chain analytics and wallet behavior profiling.Prior work on quant dashboards or risk monitors.You’ll Work WithMarket Operations to design or refine pricing models, execute algorithms, and hedging strategies that the trading desk uses in real-time. Provide statistical insights and backtesting for market-making strategies.Product to define risk limits, margin logic, and funding mechanisms.Engineering to implement data pipelines and real-time risk monitoring.Compliance to surface suspicious trading activity and fulfill regulatory triggers.Why QuidaxAt Quidax, we’re building the future of finance in Africa through crypto. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, the space to lead, and the backing to build something that truly scales. If you’re ready to build an engineering org that delivers excellence at scale, let’s talk.What’s In It For You
When you join Quidax, you’re not just taking a job — you’re jumping into a community that’s bold, remote-first, and building for the future. Here’s what you get:💰 Fair Pay + OwnershipCompetitive salary based on your skills and experience; annual merit-based reviews to keep your growth visible and rewarded🚀 Growth That’s RealAnnual performance reviews + clear promotion cycles; recognition for great work — from shoutouts to milestone rewardsPersonal development fund (courses, books, conferences); study leave so you can keep learning🧘🏾 Work That Works For YouFully remote forever + flexible working hours❤️ Time Off That Respects LifeUnlimited paid time off + Nigerian national holidaysParental, sick, compassionate, and life event leave; we show up for you🌍 Connection That Feels RealQuarterly remote team hangouts + annual offsite; interest-based communities (SIGs)Regular engagement surveys; your voice mattersHealth & life coverage in select locationsTL;DR:
You’ll do meaningful work, grow fast, and have the flexibility to live your best life — all while building something big with people who care.Let’s build the future of finance together 💜How to apply:We love seeing applications that speak directly to us. It’s easy for your application to get lost in a sea of generic ones, especially when we’re sorting through dozens of them. So, make yours stand out! Show us your personality, your passion, and why you’re the perfect fit. We appreciate the effort it takes to create something thoughtful and unique.If you make it through to the next stage, you’ll likely get a pre-interview questionnaire. Think of it as a chance to show us how you’d approach the challenges we face here at Quidax. Imagine you’re already part of the team and walk us through your thought process as you tackle the problems we throw your way.What our hiring process looks likeIt’s a four-step process!✅ 1. First Connect (with the Recruiter) - 30 mins
Let’s talk about your experience, your story, and how you might fit at Quidax.✅ 2. Technical Assessment - 60 – 90 mins
Show us how you solve problems.✅ 3. Technical Assessment - 60 – 90 mins
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