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HFT Trader / Strategy Lead

Rock Bund CapitalSingapore, Singapore · Posted 2 months ago
Full-time
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Who We Are

Founded in 2019, Rock Bund Capital is a proprietary trading firm deeply committed to shaping the future of the cryptocurrency industry. We have an average daily trading volume reaching $1 billion and peak daily trading volume of $9 billion USD. We process over 15 million transactions daily, trading more than 1,000 symbols across major CEx and DEx.
Our teams bridge traditional finance, quantitative research, and high-performance engineering with native blockchain expertise. Having mastered volatile digital asset markets, we now leverage this technical and market expertise to drive our expansion into Traditional Finance.
We are looking to hire a senior HFT Trader / Strategy Lead to help drive the next phase of our high-frequency trading business. This role is suited for individuals who have operated in elite HFT environments and possess strong alpha intuition, deep market microstructure understanding, and the ability to scale trading businesses.

What You Will Do
  • Lead the research, development, and deployment of HFT / ultra-low-latency trading strategies across futures, equities, FX, options, or crypto markets
  • Identify and exploit short-horizon alpha opportunities using market microstructure signals and order book dynamics
  • Drive strategy optimization across execution logic, inventory management, signal generation, and risk controls
  • Partner closely with quant researchers and engineers to improve latency, fill rates, and production performance
  • Monitor live trading systems and proactively manage risk during volatile market conditions
  • Mentor and help build a high-performing HFT trading and research team
  • Contribute to strategic decisions around market expansion, exchange connectivity, and infrastructure priorities
  • Evaluate new markets, products, and trading opportunities globally
Who You Are
  • 7+ years of experience in high-frequency or systematic trading
  • Strong track record of running profitable HFT strategies in production
  • Experience from top-tier proprietary trading firms or market makers
  • Deep understanding of market microstructure and electronic trading dynamics
  • Experience leading strategy initiatives or managing traders and researchers
  • Strong quantitative intuition and data-driven decision-making ability
  • Excellent understanding of order book behavior, queue dynamics, exchange mechanics, and execution optimization
  • Proficiency in Python and/or C++ highly desirable
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with low-latency engineering and infrastructure teams
  • Familiarity with statistical modeling, signal research, and real-time trading systems

**This position can be based in Singapore, Hong Kong or Shanghai

Why Join Us

  • Competitive remuneration package and a meritocratic culture where accomplishments are rewarded
  • Fast paced and result-oriented with a flat structure
  • Teams collaborate in a casual working environment
  • Excellent exposure to the digital asset ecosystem and the latest market insight
  • Great career development opportunities

Disclaimer
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, or any other information identifying potential candidates, shared with any employee of Rock Bund Capital or its affiliates by any method without a standing signed supplier agreement will be deemed free to contact without restrictions, and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Rock Bund Capital or any of its affiliates.

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