Quantitative Trader | Crypto Options

As a Quantitative Trader at BlockTech, you'll own the systems that trade our capital in crypto derivatives and spot markets, operating 24/7 across global venues. You join our Amsterdam-based options trading desk, working side by side with quantitative researchers and engineers to shape strategy and drive new market opportunities.

What you'll do

• Own and operate our automated trading systems in live markets, monitoring performance and tuning parameters as market behaviour shifts
• Manage positions and risk, adjusting pricing as conditions change
• Develop and deploy new strategies in collaboration with quantitative researchers and engineers
• Bring new ideas to the desk, drawing on your previous trading experience to set new directions
• Identify and research new business opportunities as markets evolve

What you bring

• A strong academic background in a quantitative field such as mathematics, physics, statistics, or computer science
• 3+ years of quantitative trading experience
• Proficiency in Python with excellent numerical and algorithmic skills
• Sound judgment and focus when operating live markets under pressure

Nice to have

• Experience at a proprietary trading firm or hedge fund, particularly with mid-frequency strategies, prediction markets, or DeFi

What we offer

• Competitive base salary plus a very attractive performance bonus based on individual and company results
• Opportunity for strong performers to buy into the trading fund
• On-site role on our trading floor in Amsterdam
• Dutch highly skilled migrant visa sponsorship
• All-in relocation package and Dutch language classes for international hires; eligible hires may qualify for the 30% ruling
• Pension plan, company laptop, and home internet reimbursement
• Extensive in-house training program and annual learning and development budget
• Gym reimbursement and sports during working hours, including kickboxing, CrossFit, fitness, and soccer
• Weekly Friday drinks, monthly outings, quarterly sports competitions, and two trips abroad per year
• Daily breakfast and warm lunch, plus snacks and drinks throughout the day

About BlockTech

BlockTech is an algorithmic trading firm headquartered in Amsterdam with a second office in Singapore. We specialize in market making and trade cryptocurrency derivatives and spot markets globally using our own capital, with research, engineering, and trading teams working closely together in a flat hierarchy.