(Senior) DeFi Trader at OKX

<div data-page-id="PNNZdiw4Yo1ZOmx8btbucw8qsLG" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-ARMWdtKDIowwlyxaSOuuzEqssIf"><strong>Who We Are</strong></h2> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QVdid8uopopw8HxPqJXuYeC7sHf"> <div data-page-id="Kpucdjv7JoAcSZxSf7PuRl5Yscb" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Cfb8dvi9voxFkWxhNcmuJX50sZb">At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: <em>We Before Me</em>, <em>Do the Right Thing</em>, and <em>Get Things Done</em>. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.</div> </div> </div> <h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-PiRwdXFmiomeQDxx0RUuDGJ1sag"><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></h2> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GEUbd7sWzobkyGxnNNAufQyQsXe"> <div data-page-id="NsAzdwV1DoSQHrxByV5l05DNgKg" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NeQydLY7AoTRXhxKmSBlncHdgc2">We are looking for a <strong>DeFi Trader </strong>to help lead and scale trading strategies across<strong> onchain markets</strong>. You will work across <strong>market making, arbitrage, liquidity provision, and event-driven opportunities</strong>, including selected exposure to prediction markets and sports/event contracts. The role partners closely with quant and engineering teams to improve strategy research, execution, automation, monitoring, and risk management in fragmented DeFi environments.</div> </div> </div> <h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-HytwdMMd1o5PQtxqi9QudDSMsWV"><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></h2> <div data-page-id="GhtVdGeoaoHpZqxGQ7WlsVF9gjM" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div data-page-id="NsAzdwV1DoSQHrxByV5l05DNgKg" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TPBHdNPBCo0X2OxWT5NlHv4rggb" data-list="bullet"> <div>Trade and market-make across DeFi venues, including spot, perpetuals/derivatives, liquidity pools, and event-driven markets where relevant.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RNQ0dGiVloic2exvcNZlCKg4gUh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Develop and manage strategies around cross-venue pricing, liquidity dislocations, basis/funding opportunities, and event-driven catalysts.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QE1FdpQhmoBzuhxMBzzlaqoYgYe" data-list="bullet"> <div>Build and refine trading playbooks covering pre-trade analysis, execution, hedging, monitoring, and post-trade review.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZMc0drhqHoYaAOxhWP4lEEWrgZd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Monitor order books, onchain liquidity, funding/rate dynamics, oracle behavior, and settlement mechanics to capture edge while managing tail risk.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PLywd3PREoOJV1xnGELl60LWg0b" data-list="bullet"> <div>Partner with engineers to improve execution infrastructure, quoting/automation systems, data pipelines, and monitoring dashboards.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ObMOdwfXqoQOntxnev2lDj8igYe" data-list="bullet"> <div>Collaborate with quant, risk, and business stakeholders to improve portfolio-level risk controls and capital allocation.</div> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-page-id="GhtVdGeoaoHpZqxGQ7WlsVF9gjM" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div data-page-id="GhtVdGeoaoHpZqxGQ7WlsVF9gjM" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-EHFQdnE7noPnnExFCFBlLSKpgng"><strong>What We Look For In You</strong>&nbsp;</h2> </div> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ta8WdT6Yfop1pexEH1slBNzfgeh" data-list="bullet"> <div data-page-id="GhtVdGeoaoHpZqxGQ7WlsVF9gjM" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <p>Strong track record in systematic trading, market making, arbitrage, or event-driven trading, ideally across crypto or other electronic markets.</p> </div> </li> </ul> <div data-page-id="NsAzdwV1DoSQHrxByV5l05DNgKg" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div data-page-id="NsAzdwV1DoSQHrxByV5l05DNgKg" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OxZXdpddBoaxUVxdTxalEgWCgYb" data-list="bullet"> <div>Deep understanding of market microstructure, probability-based pricing, execution quality, and risk management.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-D1qLdz1DJoVKuYx4AsUlCeHtgFd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Proficiency in at least one programming language, with Python preferred and Rust, C++, or Java also relevant.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OfwUdkjgwoMCOtxKREul8PUVgag" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience with onchain execution constraints, including gas, slippage, liquidity fragmentation, settlement risk, bridge risk, and smart contract risk.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OUFndbIYOoJqb6xmeK4lHLJNgnf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Ability to translate trading ideas into clear requirements for quant research, engineering implementation, and operational monitoring.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-T6KDd38N5oD6RAxeMaHljHwggnl" data-list="bullet"> <div>Strong communication and collaboration skills across quant, engineering, risk, and business teams.</div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div data-page-id="GhtVdGeoaoHpZqxGQ7WlsVF9gjM" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-Qg8MdOiuToNw47xulvAlT9tEggh"><strong>Nice to Have</strong></h2> <div data-page-id="GhtVdGeoaoHpZqxGQ7WlsVF9gjM" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div data-page-id="NsAzdwV1DoSQHrxByV5l05DNgKg" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JN7Bdw7aMonRVnxskIfl50XJgRd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience trading prediction markets, sports/event contracts, or other event-driven instruments.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YSRjdQv7HoaOQcxlstOlFmbagUh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Familiarity with CEX/DEX hedging workflows and delta-neutral risk frameworks.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Zb3xdRCYHoKZ5kxH9Zgl18PRgmS" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience building or working with real-time automation around market catalysts, news, or liquidity changes.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ThHJdBE0LoOA2vxqWLMlCCOxgBb" data-list="bullet"> <div>Knowledge of oracle design, market resolution, dispute windows, and settlement edge cases.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XiJcd0l9bouAw0xGaAGlmFwWg2d" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience trading on perpetual DEXs or managing DeFi-native derivatives strategies.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-E6l5dmfBsopUnFxtVHdlVzImgTl" data-list="bullet"> <div>Sports modeling experience, such as team/player priors, injury/news impact, and implied probability calibration.</div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-CmqsdZ2GTo6Z9VxuHx4ugzRRsm3"><strong>Perks &amp; Benefits </strong></h2> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XvQudJ7z0ouSnuxOibouMkKzsCc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Competitive total compensation package</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GAzBdJXxLo291PxrthXurPeds4g" data-list="bullet"> <div>L&amp;D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CKPxdgHeoosenzxCpV2uV32ysz0" data-list="bullet"> <div>Various team building programs and company events</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XjPSdIa92oGeLox9Qo9uejVEs4c" data-list="bullet"> <div>Wellness and meal allowances</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CS34dAJCDoMDHxx95pZu43yjsxB" data-list="bullet"> <div>Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Uqtsd4bN8oaHt7xyPlYuxmfcsob" 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