Quantitative Trader
B2C2
About us:
B2C2 is a digital asset pioneer building the ecosystem of the future.
The firm has unlocked institutional access to crypto by providing reliable liquidity across market conditions.
B2C2’s success is built on crypto-native technology and continuous product innovation, making it the partner of choice for diverse institutions globally.Founded in 2015 and acquired by Japanese financial group, SBI, in 2020, B2C2 remains a standalone company. Headquartered in the UK, with offices in the US and Japan, B2C2 OTC Ltd. is authorised and regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 810834).
We pride ourselves on our company culture and ability to attract not only the top talent but the right people. If you are looking for a role in an exciting new industry, at a dynamic company please keep reading.
Scope of the Role
You will play a key role in a team filled with experienced traditional finance and crypto professionals with combined experience of 50+ years in the industry. We are a uniquely skilled team, covering sell-side OTC client flow, funding, options and high-frequency liquidity providing, with a range of products that keeps expanding. You will be responsible for the daily management of the central risk book and will have impact from day 1 while bringing a new external perspective to help us drive forward and grow.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the algorithms that make markets on crypto exchanges and to clients.
- Monitor opportunities in markets as they present themselves, taking decisive action to capture value.
- Manage the overall market risk of the portfolio.
- Work closely with Tech and Operations to ensure smooth 24/7 trading.
- Your own suite of strategies to optimize and take things to the next level.
- Work on innovative solutions across the crypto and TradFi industry.
- Mentoring and transferring skills across the immediate team.
Requirements:
- 4+ years experience in a relevant trading/ quantitative environment
- University degree in a numerical degree, with strong grades.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced fluid environment at the cutting edge of trading and technology within the industry.
- An entrepreneurial mind set and a natural intuition for risk, pricing and how crypto markets function.
- Proficiency in Python/Q, be that through personal projects or within a professional environment.
- Practical experience with C++ / Java or any other OOP highly desired.
- Excellent teamwork and clear communication skills and ability to express ideas.
- Ability to develop new skills and understand market developments as required
- A demonstrated track record of understanding the importance of considering risk management and compliance issues.
- Continually demonstrates application of group policies and relevant regulatory framework.
Benefits:
- Discretionary cash bonus paid every 6 months
- 20 days holiday (plus Japan public holidays)
- National Health Insurance
- Defined Contribution Plan
- Refreshments and drinks
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Exciting social calendar
- Flexible working
- Recognition awards
- The opportunity to grow at a fast pace in meritocratic environment
A strong culture is a common denominator among the most successful companies and B2C2 is proud to be a values-based company.
- Ambitious - Striving to make history through world class achievements
- Innovative - Forward looking in our solutions for clients and employees
- Meritocratic - Rewarding positive contribution across the organisation
- Collegiate - Achieving through teamwork through a healthy environment
- Risk Aware – Informed decision making and considered in our practices
Equal Employment Opportunities Policy:
- B2C2 is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. It is the policy of B2C2 to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. As such, B2C2 will not tolerate discrimination against any of our employees on the basis of membership in a protected category. We are also committed to creating an inclusive environment to ensure we attract, engage, promote and retain the best talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles.