Algorithmic Trader
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Position Overview & Specifications
£100,000 - £170,000 + Profit sharing
Fully remote
Are you an Algorithmic Trader with experience building/monitoring profitable systems?
A quantitative proprietary trading firm is seeking an Algorithmic Trader to strengthen its small but highly talented team.
The successful Algorithmic Trader will work out the trading/market-making strategies in DeFi, with an overall focus on providing value to the market. You will adjust trading parameters in real-time, to maximise profitability.
To be successful, you should have a good mix of the below:
- Rust/Python technical expertise
- Knowledge/previous experience around some/all of algorithmic / high frequency / quantitative and market making trading
- A team player with an ownership mindset – able to lead on projects, and work in a team efficiently
The successful Algorithmic Trader will join a company passionate about their culture, they have created a truly collaborative environment, where everyone can present ideas, and the best idea wins.
Alongside a competitive salary, successful Algorithmic Traders will also receive the following benefits:
- Profit sharing – the better your market performance, the more you earn
- Stock options
- L&D budget
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Flexible working hours, fully remote
- Lots more flexible benefits to suit you best
If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three - five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Algorithmic Trader roles across The People Network's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £100,000 - £170,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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