The Firm
XTX Markets is an algorithmic trading firm that actively trades tens of thousands of instruments on over eighty venues with a daily volume of almost three hundred billion USD. We partner with counterparties, exchanges, and e-trading venues globally to provide consistent liquidity in the Equity, FX, Fixed Income, Commodity & Options markets, helping market participants throughout the world obtain the best prices in the various assets classes we cover.
We leverage the talent of the people who work here, modern computational techniques and state-of-the-art research infrastructure to analyse large data sets across markets quickly and efficiently, to maximise the effectiveness of our proprietary trading algorithms. The models that drive our trading strategies have evolved considerably over the last 10 years, from econometric methods that gave our company its name, to trees, to neural networks, to modern deep learning architectures. We are actively seeking new methods and ideas.
At XTX Markets technology is our business and we are a diverse organisation which attracts outstanding talent from across all industry backgrounds. We are focused on teamwork and our people collaborate on all aspects of the business, working openly and with respect for each other, our clients and the market. Our culture is non-hierarchical and one where everyone is valued. We strive for excellence in everything we do.
The Role
XTX operates a 24/7 model to support crypto trading, which operates around the clock.
The role will be primarily focused on trade support during the weekend, but it is not only this. Our team ethos is to develop robust and scalable solutions to improve the efficiency of the team and its processes, so the role will also involve automation to a large extent. With the guidance of the team, candidates will improve and develop new processes using a range of technical skills such as Golang and SQL.
The role will cover beyond just cryptocurrencies as the firm trades in various asset classes and operations run as a global team.
XTX are looking for technically minded candidates with enthusiasm, initiative and able to work autonomously. The role is an opportunity to contribute to a small team with new ideas and make a real and positive impact to the team itself, as well as the firm. The team has presence in London, Singapore, New York, and Paris. This role is for London.
Logistics: You will work normal hours Monday to Friday but, with advance notice, you will be expected to cover our weekend shifts if our weekend analyst is unavailable due to illness or annual leave. You would receive time off in lieu for the additional days worked to ensure you are well rested.
Responsibilities
- Crypto trade support: to be shared between Singapore and London teams during the week and weekends. Covering weekend shifts when required.
- Managing cash (margin) across multiple crypto exchanges and brokers.
- Live risk monitoring and escalation.
- Production of various reports (including P&L, risk, cash).
- Ad-hoc trade executions.
- Ad-hoc data analysis.
- Support business development in onboarding of new exchanges or counterparties.
- Build and maintain automated processes.
- Work with the technology team to develop new tools and applications.
- Opportunities to gain exposure to various assets classes across the entire trade life cycle.
Essential Attributes
- At least 2 years relevant experience in a leading trading firm, bank or exchange is highly preferred. Experience with other non-crypto asset classes is advantageous.
- Programming experience (Python, Go) related to automation and data manipulation (SQL) is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in cryptocurrencies (operations, support) is advantageous. At the very least you should be able to show clear interest in the space.
- Keen to learn new technical skills.
- Keen interest in the cryptocurrency markets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Disciplined self-starter with a high degree of motivation and rigour.
- A demonstrated aptitude and interest in process improvement.
Benefits
- Onsite gym, sauna, and fitness classes at no charge.
- Extensive medical benefits including an on-site doctor and therapist at no charge.
- Breakfast and lunch provided during weekdays.
- Various supports for caregivers, including emergency dependent care.
- Beautiful Kings Cross office: https://vimeo.com/257888726
- 25 days paid holiday per year + statutory holiday and paid sick days.
- Generous Pension contributions.
PLEASE NOTE THAT EMPLOYEES OF XTX MAY NOT ENGAGE IN DAY-TRADING INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO CRYPTO. YOU MAY BUY AND HOLD CRYPTO (AND OTHER ASSETS) BUT YOU MUST HOLD EACH ASSET FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE, REGARDLESS OF PRICE FLUCTUATION.
Top Skills
What We Do
We are a leading quantitative-driven electronic market-maker partnering with counterparties, exchanges and e-trading venues globally to provide liquidity in the Equity, FX, Fixed Income and Commodity markets. We provide consistent liquidity, helping market participants throughout the world obtain the best prices in the various assets classes we cover, regardless of changing market conditions.
XTX Markets is a diverse organisation which attracts outstanding talent from across all industry backgrounds. We are focused on teamwork and our people collaborate on all aspects of the business, working openly and with respect for each other, our clients and the market. We strive for excellence in everything we do.
At XTX Markets technology is our business. Our competitiveness is determined by the collective intellectual power of our people who collaborate on solving the most interesting problems in financial technology. Our culture is non-hierarchical and one where everyone is valued.
Whether you are a computer programming or mathematics graduate, a website designer or an IT engineer – we have recruited and continue to recruit experts with a wide and eclectic array of skills. We are market leaders in what we do.
