About SynFutures
SynFutures is a decentralized perpetual futures protocol and supported by industry leaders Pantera, SIG, Dragonfly, Standard Crypto, Framework, Hashkey, and others, SynFutures is making strides in democratizing the derivatives market. It enables open and transparent trading on a diverse range of assets with quick listing capabilities. SynFutures has secured $38 million in funding to date.
Building on its previous achievements, including a cumulative trading volume of $320 billion, SynFutures is setting a new standard for the permissionless open finance for all.
Role Overview
SynFutures is looking for a passionate and experienced skilled Trader / Risk Manager to join our Market Risk team. As a DeFi Trader, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing algorithmic trading strategies within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, with a particular focus on market making and trading on on-chain decentralized exchanges (DEXs). The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of crypto markets, on-chain protocols, and algorithmic trading strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute algorithmic trading & liquidity provision strategies in the DeFi space, particularly on DEXs.
- Monitor and analyze market conditions to identify market opportunities and implement risk management practices.
- Optimize trading algorithms for performance and efficiency across various blockchain networks.
- Collaborate with other team members to improve trading models, infrastructure, and systems.
- Work with smart contract developers to ensure smooth integration of trading strategies with DeFi protocols.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in DeFi, blockchain technology, and crypto markets.
- Continuously evaluate and improve trading strategies based on market performance and data-driven insights.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in crypto algorithmic trading or market making, with a focus on DeFi (preferably on-chain DEX).
- Strong coding skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or similar programming languages.