Experienced Quant Trader

Tokka Labs | Singapore, SG

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. If you think you have what it takes, apply now

Position Summary

We're looking for an experienced Quant Trader to join our team and lead the development of high-frequency, market-neutral trading strategies in decentralized markets.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in traditional finance to the next generation of financial infrastructure – on-chain trading. You'll have full ownership of the strategy lifecycle, from research and design to execution and optimization, with access to proprietary tooling, infrastructure, and capital.

If you're a high-performing quant or HFT trader who's curious about crypto, enjoys building from first principles, and thrives in fast, data-rich environments—we want to talk.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and refine on-chain trading strategies with a focus on latency-sensitive, market-neutral approaches.
• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trading opportunities, leveraging data from blockchain networks and decentralized exchanges.
• Build real-time, automated trading algorithms that interact directly with smart contracts and decentralized protocols.
• Leverage custom datasets and analytics tooling to guide model development and execution logic.
• Deploy robust risk frameworks to ensure capital efficiency and downside protection in volatile markets.
• Work closely with other traders, developers, and data scientists to enhance trading models, share insights, and drive collective success.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in high frequency or proprietary trading, preferably in a market-making or latency-sensitive context, spending minimally 3 years running strategies end-to-end.
• Strong programming skills in Python/TypeScript/Rust or other similar languages (familiarity with Solidity and smart contracts a plus).
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Curiosity and conviction about crypto and decentralized markets.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and evolving market structures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and exploiting trading opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, contributing to the firm's overall strategy and success.

Nice to Have

• Experience with DeFi protocols, DEXs, or on-chain liquidity venues is a plus.
• Familiarity with MEV dynamics, blockchain data tools, and gas optimization is a plus.