Algorithmic Trader Project Lead

The Role

Gala is looking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Algorithmic Trader Project Lead to help take our crypto projects to the next level. In this role, you will optimize market liquidity, execute trades, and manage relationships with liquidity providers and exchanges. As a critical member of our team, you will contribute to our project's overall growth and success.

You will be a part of a company of super-achievers who work together to bring forth the evolution of entertainment. The ideal candidate has prior blockchain experience, excellent people skills, business acumen, and an exemplary work ethic. We want someone with experience and passion for web3, cryptocurrency, and NFTs. We would love someone with a deep passion for games, strong product management skills, and an impressive track record for working in a fast-paced, evolving, creative-minded environment.

If you have a passion for cryptocurrency market making and are ready to contribute to the growth and success of our project, we invite you to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

• Market Making: Develop and execute strategies to create, maintain, and optimize market liquidity for our cryptocurrency projects across multiple trading platforms and markets.
• Liquidity Provision: Manage relationships with liquidity providers, including individuals and institutional investors, to ensure sufficient liquidity is available at all times.
• Trade Execution: Execute trades on behalf of the project to maximize profitability and minimize risk. This may involve using various trading algorithms, strategies, and methods to achieve desired outcomes.
• Risk Management: Monitor and analyze market conditions and trends, identify potential risks and opportunities, and implement appropriate risk management strategies to protect the project's assets and maintain market stability.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including exchanges, liquidity providers, and market makers, to ensure a smooth and efficient trading environment for our cryptocurrency projects.
• Performance Metrics: Track and report on key performance metrics related to market making, including trading volume, trading profitability, and market liquidity, to identify areas for improvement and inform strategy development.
• Continuous Improvement: Stays current with the latest market trends, trading strategies, and technologies to identify growth opportunities and optimize our market-making operations.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in market making, with a proven track record of success in managing liquidity and executing trades on behalf of cryptocurrency projects
• In-depth knowledge of market dynamics, trading strategies, and risk management techniques
• Strong analytical skills and experience using data analysis tools to evaluate market trends and opportunities
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the cryptocurrency industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• A strong understanding of the cryptocurrency market, blockchain technology, and the broader ecosystem
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field is preferred
• Self-motivated, stellar work ethic, fun collaborator
• Excited by problem-solving
  
• Fearless

Nice-to-Have Skills and Qualifications

• Driven and motivated by innovation

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