Graduate Traders

Location: Hong Kong

Benefits: 

• Competitive compensation, relocation and perks
• Travel to Sydney for a comprehensive 5-week training program with partnering HFT firm VivCourt
• Work with experienced traders in an exciting and growing industry

We are seeking highly motivated Graduate Traders to join our dynamic team. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about cryptocurrency markets, eager to learn and thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. As a Graduate Trader with us, you can contribute to a company that is shaping the future of finance.

We are Auros!

You’ll be joining one of the largest participants in the cryptocurrency market. We trade digital assets across 10+ global locations, generating a daily notional turnover in the billions of dollars, through connectivity to over 50 venues, supported by a growing team of world-class talent. 

We’re proud of the strong reputation we’ve built by combining our systematic approach, sophisticated pricing models, and state-of-the-art execution capabilities to provide robust, reliable trading performance and bring liquidity to crypto markets worldwide. 

What sets us apart, though, is our culture. Forget grunt work! From day one, you’ll be given the right support and autonomy to start making a tangible impact. We’re committed to excellence and have a "do your best and leave no regrets" attitude. From the outset, you’ll be encouraged to contribute your ideas, take on responsibility, and find your niche for delivering results. Our flat structure means you’ll have direct access to leadership, and learn from some of the best traders in the business.  

We believe that work should be as fun as it is rewarding, so we organise regular offsite events and social initiatives and offer great perks to make work even more enjoyable. 

What you’ll do

Reporting to a senior trader, you’ll gain exposure to front, middle and back office functions so you can understand the end-to-end flow of the trading function. The right candidate will aspire to develop into a Senior Trader and manage his/her book.

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in the research and development of new trading strategies
• Engage in quantitative analytical work to support the improvement of our existing trading strategies
• Participate in idea generation, trading strategy formulation, back-testing and implementation
• Monitor and analyse the operation of live trading strategies
• Liaise with our key exchange counterparts on margin requirements, coin borrows, trade breaks, market-making requirements
• Work closely with our trading, middle office and finance teams to ensure trades are booked timely and correctly, reconciled between our front and back office systems
• Investigate crypto-currency market-related products, collect, organize and analyse the best solutions to match the requirements of our various trading strategies

Skills required:

• No experience in trading or crypto is required, but passion, drive, and interest in the industry is a must.
• A Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Maths, Engineering or a minor in any quantitative-related degree  
• Experience using Python/C++, in combination with a variety of other data manipulation technologies, including Excel.
• Knowledge and experience in mathematical modelling of big data, data mining and machine learning is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative and a strong drive to succeed.
• Ability to adapt to new challenges and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive compensation package
• Relocation package (flights and initial accommodation)
• 5 week training programme with Vivcourt trading in their state-of-the-art Sydney office. 
• Opportunity to work in Hong Kong's vibrant financial centre and contribute to a company that is shaping the future of finance.
• Professional yet casual work environment – newly renovated office including a kitchen stocked with snacks, and pool table.
• Weekly massages and other perks.

If you’re excited about the opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative, and fun environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!