Prediction Markets Trader/Market Maker

Anti Capital

$100K — $250K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • STEM Degree from a prestigious college or university.
  • Quantitative trading strategy proven to be consistently profitable in live markets, not just simulations.
  • Strong track record of excellent Return on Capital (ROC).
  • Preferred experience at a buy-side firm or hedge fund.
  • Proficient in coding languages such as Rust, C++, Golang, or Python.

Responsibilities

  • Research prediction markets and manage a sizable portfolio.
  • Conduct deep research on various prediction market strategies.
  • Design and implement algorithmic trading strategies for production.
  • Expand automated trading operations to new products and venues.
  • Report on daily market sentiment, risk exposure, and profit/loss.
  • Perform post-trade analysis and optimize portfolio strategies.

Benefits

  • Semi-annual discretionary bonus and relocation assistance if needed.
  • 20 days of PTO plus unlimited sick days.
  • Dedicated mentorship for professional growth.
  • Friendly start-up culture with a fully stocked kitchen.
  • Regular team lunches, dinners, and social events.
  • Gym subsidy and potential for global office visits.
Full Job Description


About the Role:

In this role, you will apply mathematical and quantitative methods to evaluate financial products and markets, identify trading opportunities, and assess risks.Responsibilities:
  • Research prediction markets, protocols, strategies, and manage a sizeable portfolio.
  • Conduct in-depth research on prediction markets.
  • Design and deploy algorithmic trading strategies to the production environment.
  • Expand the automated trading business to new products and venues, and calibrate and fine-tune performance.
  • Provide reporting on daily market sentiment, risk exposure, and P&L.
  • Conduct post-trade analysis of trading strategies and algorithm performance, implement risk mitigation measures, and take responsibility for portfolio and strategy optimization.
Who You Are:
  • STEM Degree from a top college or university.
  • Have a quantitative trading strategy that is currently and consistently profitable on live prediction markets, such as Polymarket or Kalshi (not just in simulations or back-tests).
  • Excellent Return on Capital (ROC) with a proven track record, not just back-test data.
  • Candidates with prior experience at a buy-side trading firm or hedge fund are preferred.
  • Must be able to do hands-on coding in any of the following languages: Rust, C++, Golang, or Python.
General Requirements:
  • Candidates are required to be on-site at the NYC office five days a week.
  • Candidates should expect 2-3 rounds of coding tests, each lasting 2-3 hours.
  • Excellent written and spoken English, any other languages will be a plus.

Benefits:
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Semi-annual discretionary bonus
  • Relocation assistance if needed
  • 20 days of PTO annually
  • Unlimited sick days
  • Dedicated mentors to accelerate your growth
  • Friendly start-up working environment
  • Fully stocked kitchen
  • Team lunches and dinners
  • Breakfast catering
  • Social events
  • Gym subsidy
  • Opportunity to visit our global offices

$100,000 - $250,000 a year

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