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We are looking for a Trader to lead the development and execution of trading strategies for our public equities fund. This is a high-impact role requiring market vision, analytical rigor, and executional accuracy.

The Trader will be responsible for developing the risk and trading strategies for a newly launched fund, as well as the execution of such strategies, ensuring strong fund performance. As a Trader, you will collaborate with the Trading and Operations teams on portfolio optimization frameworks and operational and trading execution best practices.

What you'll do:

• Extract value for our trading strategies on a risk-adjusted return basis
• Risk manages positions and adherence to the fund’s risk mandate and limits
• Execute trades with precision and accuracy, demonstrating a commitment to staying tuned in and responsive to market changes
• Build on the existing strategy and track record from across the platform
• Develop, write up, and recommend trading strategies
• Manage trade execution across venues and products
• Portfolio risk monitoring
• Actively track markets to identify market dislocations and relative value opportunities
• Assist with investor relations activity during the monthly reporting cycle and capital formation activities
  

Our ideal candidate:

• 5+ years of experience in an investment role at an Investment Manager, Crypto Firm, Investment Bank, Hedge Fund, or similar
• Comfort with both the institutional rigor of a fundamental bottom-up equity analysis, an appreciation for market technicals, as well as the flexibility to consider the potential upside of blockchain and other frontier technologies
• A passion for trading and a love for the dynamic nature of the financial markets
• Self-starter able to proactively generate, execute, and manage trades through the lifecycle
• Proven track record of generating profits in various market conditions and strategies
• Willingness to work in a team and within a risk mandate structure
• Advanced Excel skills with experience utilizing dynamic parameters, flexible modeling, sensitivity analysis, and data aggregation & analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding presentation, reporting, and communication skills
• Excellent understanding of industry trends and best practices
• Ability to execute under pressure and within tight timelines while juggling multiple objectives
• Detail-orientated and delivery-focused approach
• Robust people skills, with a focus on collaboration and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Previous experience trading digital assets is highly desirable
• Experience with derivatives and DeFi preferred
• Comfort with scripting languages or other development experience with a data science/statistical analysis background is a plus
  

About us:

Hivemind Capital Partners is a Web3 and blockchain technology focused investment firm. Committed to institutionalizing digital asset investing, Hivemind combines crypto-native technology and expertise with institutional-grade risk management and practices. With a thesis-driven and multi-strategy approach, Hivemind unlocks the potential of digital assets to be an investable asset class by providing curated and scalable access to institutional investors. Founded in 2021, Hivemind is headquartered in the US with offices across the globe.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Compensation:A well-qualified candidate, based in New York City, can expect a base salary of $150,000.00 - $200,000.00. A standard offer from Hivemind Capital includes base compensation, incentive-based compensation such as discretionary bonuses or upside, and a highly competitive benefits and perks package. Offers are determined by a number of factors including (but not limited to) the applicant's experience, skills, certifications, as well as internal equity among our team.