Trader

Airswift is recruiting an experienced Trader for a multi-strategy crypto-focused trading firm. The role is open to candidates based in Argentina, Brazil, or Colombia.

You will help shape local operations and collaborate with global teams on cutting-edge trading strategies.
 
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Exchanges: Communicate with exchange counterparts to manage margin requirements, borrows, trade discrepancies, and market-making obligations.
• Facilitate Optimal Execution: Work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to execute trades and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Ensure Accurate Trade Booking: Liaise with trading, middle office, and finance teams to confirm trades are recorded correctly and reconciled across front and back-office systems.
• Research and Development: Support the creation and refinement of new trading strategies, leveraging both quantitative and qualitative insights.
• Quantitative Analysis: Assist in the analytical and data-driven evaluation of our trading strategies, offering improvements and adjustments to enhance their performance.
• Strategy Ideation and Testing: Contribute to idea generation, strategy formulation, back-testing, and real-world implementation.
• Live Trading Oversight: Monitor and analyze ongoing trading programs to identify inefficiencies or areas for improvement

• Experience in algorithmic or high-frequency trading within emerging or traditional markets.
• Track record of team leadership, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
• Familiarity with trading infrastructure, including FIX, APIs, and market data feeds.
• Technical proficiency (e.g. Python, R, SQL) for quantitative analysis and back-testing.
• Established network within the Argentine financial community-brokers, exchanges, regulators, etc.
• Proven ability to set, communicate, and realize a compelling strategic vision, adapting to emerging trends and complex market dynamics.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to effectively engage with regulators, investors, clients, and global teams; fluency in Spanish and English required.