About Tokka Labs

Tokka Labs is a proprietary trading firm with a focus on close collaboration, rigorous research, and cutting-edge technology. We are market makers, searchers, and solvers for top protocols on the most popular blockchains in the world. We design and implement our own trading systems and strategies to provide liquidity in the most diverse and challenging environments. At the core of it all lies our unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries of decentralized finance and we are always on the lookout for like-minded individuals to join us on this journey.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated Junior Trader to join our Singapore office. This role involves working night shifts to cover 24/7 trading in overseas markets, ensuring seamless execution and monitoring of high-frequency trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in HFT trading, with a strong interest in financial markets and technology.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage live trading systems during night shifts to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Execute and oversee high-frequency trading strategies, ensuring alignment with market conditions and firm objectives.
• Collaborate with trading, engineering, and operations teams to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Analyze market data and trading performance to identify opportunities for strategy optimization.
• Maintain detailed logs of trading activities and incidents, ensuring compliance with internal protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Escalate critical issues promptly to senior traders or technical teams for resolution.

Job Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in high-frequency trading.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, trading systems, and HFT strategies.
• Proficiency in trading applications, with familiarity in Linux/Unix environments preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, particularly during night shifts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Rust, or SQL) is a plus.
• Willingness to work night shifts and adapt to a 24/7 trading schedule.

Tokka Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes.

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