Senior Quantitative Trader

About Wincent

We are a team of 120 people, primarily Engineers, Traders and Quants, focused on HFT with ~1% of global crypto trading volume. Being a bit weird, we

• Are self-taught; our founders do not come from any of the big HFTs

• Chose to have no VCs on cap-table; this spot is for our colleagues

• Made Bratislava the central hub, not London or Amsterdam

Culture
When you do something you love, it does not feel like work. At Wincent work is purposeful and fulfilling.

Integrity is not negotiable
Handshakes are sacred for us. Being in the money making business is good, but that alone is not worth our soul; we follow the motto “Be the good guys in the market”.

Say things as they are
Life is too short for games of politics, fluff, or bullshit in general.

Trust each other
We embrace internal radical transparency in terms of compensation, bonuses, and trading strategie

About the Position

We are looking for someone who can enrich our knowledge and whose HFT or MFT experience we might be missing today that will be crucial for tomorrow. Building upon your experience, you will take the lead in originating ideas, shaping trading strategies and identifying problems that lead to new alpha. You’ll be at the forefront of executing trades, managing risk, and optimizing profitability, while cooperating with the quantitative research team.

Most of our team doesn’t come from TradFi or Crypto. Our quants/traders come from STEM backgrounds (math, theoretical physics, computer science) from top universities (Berkeley, ETH, MIT), and engineers from top tech companies (Google, Facebook, Amazon). There's considerable chance your previous trading experience might result in outsized impact on the company - and bring significant upside for you!

Must-Haves

• 3+ years of trading experience in HFT or MFT

• Deep understanding of probability and statistics, data modelling skills, scientific thinking

• Being humble, taking calculated risks, able to articulate ideas clearly

• High agency. You care about results, you care about improving things around you, you own things end-to-end.

• Able to do quantitative analysis using your preferred tools

• Willing to relocate or spend 50% of time in Bratislava

Nice-to-Haves (Absolutely Not Necessary)

• Crypto experience

• Building regression models

• People management experience

• Experience with HFT modelling, previous exposure to HFT pipelines

Interview Process

• Short problem solving: Take-home challenge that you can do in your free time focused on probability, logic, and mathematical skills

• Quant Interview: Video call with our senior Quants focused on problem solving and general cognitive ability.

• Betting Games: Engage in a set of betting games to evaluate reasoning and decision-making skills.

• Deep-Dive into Your Experience: A conversation with Wincent’s CIO on the depth of your experience and quant/trading knowledge.

Compensation

The compensation package consists of four parts: cash, equity, bonuses, and ability to invest into the Wincent fund.

Equity

Skin-in-the game is a big upside if we succeed as a company. Five-year equity grants are part of the total compensation package.

Bonuses

Bonuses are awarded twice a year. They are discretionary and based on individual and company performance.

Fund Investment

Opportunity to invest in the firm’s proprietary fund, established in 2017 and typically reserved for partners and employees, which has built a strong track record over time.

Working at Wincent 

At Wincent, we foster a culture of transparency, ownership, and autonomy, where every team member is empowered to make a meaningful impact. We prioritize clear objectives and give you the freedom to innovate and grow within a supportive, high-performing environment.

We value exceptional TOP 1% talent over a perfect match to a job description. If our vision and values resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you. Don’t hesitate to reach out—let’s explore how you can be part of shaping the future of cryptocurrency trading with us!