About Tokka Labs
Tokka Labs is a leading proprietary trading firm specializing in digital assets. We combine rigorous research with cutting-edge technology to provide liquidity and efficiency to the global blockchain ecosystem. Our team is composed of elite traders and engineers from top-tier financial institutions and tech companies, all driven by a shared mission to master the digital frontier.
About the Role
Tokka Labs is seeking an experienced Quant Trader to spearhead the research, development, and execution of sophisticated trading strategies within the digital asset ecosystem. As a key leader in our trading pit, you will bridge the gap between deep mathematical research and high-frequency execution.
You won't just be running models; you will be architecting the future of liquidity in the world's most volatile and 24/7 markets.
What You'll Do
- Strategy Alpha: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of quantitative strategies, from initial alpha discovery and backtesting to live production and optimization.
- Market Making & Arbitrage: Design and manage automated liquidity provision and arbitrage systems across both centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) venues.
- Risk Architecture: Develop and oversee rigorous risk management frameworks to ensure capital preservation in complex market conditions.
- Technical Collaboration: Partner closely with our Low-Latency Engineering team to minimize tick-to-trade latency and optimize execution quality.
- Market Insights: Conduct deep-dive research into market microstructure, order book dynamics, and on-chain flow to identify edge.
What We're Looking For
- Proven Track Record:5+ years of experience as a Quant Trader or Researcher in a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, or high-frequency trading (HFT) environment.
- Quantitative Mastery: Strong academic background (Master's or PhD preferred) in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Technical Stack: Proficiency in Python (for research/analysis) and familiarity with high-performance languages like Rust or C++ (for execution).
- Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of market microstructure, electronic execution, and the nuances of digital asset/crypto markets.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, fail-fast environment and is passionate about the DeFi/Blockchain space.
