Crypto Trader (Technical/Quant)

As a Crypto Trader at IFT, you'll manage a portion of our liquid token fund and engage in both collaborative and individual trading activities. This position requires you to develop and refine your trading strategies while contributing to the team's investment strategy decision-making. You'll also be tasked with performance reporting, risk management, and maintaining trading records.

Candidates for the Crypto Trader role at IFT should possess at least three years of combined trading experience, ideally in personal trading, traditional finance, or crypto markets. A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Investments, or a related field is also required, along with proficiency in strategy backtesting and a keen interest in crypto trading.

The working environment for a Crypto Trader at IFT is highly collaborative, with a small team of investment professionals who support each other while maintaining their own strategy independence. This setup encourages open communication and joint problem-solving, allowing for a rich exchange of ideas and strategies.

Crypto Traders at IFT receive a competitive base salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000, accompanied by discretionary bonuses tied to team performance. Additionally, traders have the opportunity to earn discretionary capital allocation based on their demonstrated ability to generate alpha, giving them both recognition and financial incentives.

The development process for a Crypto Trader at IFT is designed to enhance skills and knowledge. Traders will spend significant time refining their strategies, backtesting indicators, and documenting their learnings. This role focuses on continuous improvement and encourages traders to contribute their thoughts in team discussions to drive better investment outcomes.

In answering this question, be specific about the strategies you have utilized, such as directional trading like momentum or event-driven approaches. Highlight examples of how these strategies performed, what market conditions they were effective under, and any adjustments you made along the way for optimal results.

Demonstrate your understanding of risk management principles, such as position sizing, setting stop losses, and diversification. Provide examples of how you've successfully mitigated risks in past trading scenarios, showcasing your analytical thinking and decision-making skills under pressure.

In your response, describe the trade setup, the rationale behind entering the trade, and the outcome. Highlight your research, data analysis, and how you adjusted your strategy based on real-time information. This showcases your analytical abilities and your understanding of market dynamics.

Mention any tools like TradingView or Python that you've used for backtesting your strategies. Discuss how you implement these tools in your trading process, including how they help you analyze performance metrics and optimize strategies before deploying them in the market.

Share the resources that you use to stay informed, such as market news platforms, social media, forums, and academic research. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning and adapting to the rapidly evolving nature of the crypto markets.

Discuss your familiarity with CEXs and DEXs, detailing your experiences and preferences. Highlight differences in your trading approach on each type and any particular strategies you've employed based on the unique features of these exchanges.

Highlight your analytical skills by explaining how you would review performance metrics, identify weaknesses, and make data-driven adjustments. Emphasize the importance of iteration and learning from past mistakes to fine-tune your strategies for future success.

Use this opportunity to illustrate your problem-solving skills and composure under pressure. Narrate the circumstances, your thought process during the challenge, and the resulting actions that led to a resolution, demonstrating your resilience and adaptability as a trader.

Provide a thoughtful analysis of the critical aspects of successful trading, such as technical analysis, market sentiment, risk management, and continuous education. Elaborate on how these factors intertwine and contribute to sustainable trading success.

Discuss your approach to maintaining individual trading strategies while also collaborating effectively with your team. Stress the importance of open communication, sharing insights, and leveraging collective knowledge to enhance overall fund performance.