Description

Join the Investment team at IFT and contribute to our liquid (listed) crypto market strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity for experienced traders or quantitative analysts eager to apply their skills in the dynamic crypto space. You will initially support team strategies and dedicate time to honing your individual trading approach. Successful performance can lead to managing a portion of our liquid token fund within 3-6 months, all within a supportive and collaborative environment of investment professionals.

The IFT Investment Team

Manages a portion of IFT’s Treasury capital, allocated across:

• Passive strategies
• Active strategies, including a liquid token trading fund (this role)

Investment Team Structure:

• Reports to: Investment Manager
• Team: Investment Manager + 2 other Associates (focused on fundamental research and global macro)
• Environment: Collaborative support with emphasis on individual strategy independence

Requirements (Please Verify Before Applying!)

• Combined 3 years total trading experience across any of personal trading, traditional finance, or cryptocurrency markets.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Directional trading (momentum, mean reversion, event-driven)
• Market-neutral strategies (basis trades, options, simple arbitrage)
• Other consistently profitable approaches across various market cycles
• Minimum 3 years of active involvement and strong interest in cryptocurrency, ideally with personal trading or investing experience.
• Proven strategy backtesting experience using tools such as TradingView, Python, or RealTest. Your trading approach should align with our higher timeframe focus (0-7 trades per month, executed on standard CEX accounts and DEXs).
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Investments, or a related field.

Responsibilities

50% Team and Business Support (Hands-on with Team Strategies):

• Contribute to team projects, such as backtesting trading indicators and their impact on major cryptocurrencies.
• Develop and maintain a live indicator dashboard used by the investment team for data input in investment decisions across the treasury.
• Address internal investment queries and conduct relevant analysis.
• Report on the performance and risk management of your own developing strategies.
• Assist with internal operations, including setting up trading venues, accounts, and wallets.
• Actively contribute to team investment debates, sharing insights on potential opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with the broader investment team to enhance overall fund performance.

50% Your Own Trading & Strategy Implementation:

• Design, rigorously test, and refine your individual trading strategies specifically for cryptocurrency markets.
• Develop any necessary systems, processes, and skillsets to continuously improve your trading results.
• Generate consistent alpha (outperformance) while adhering to responsible risk management principles.
• Thoroughly document your investment learnings, progress, and strategy evolution.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed and accurate trading records and performance metrics.
• Actively monitor and manage position risk and overall portfolio exposure.
• Provide regular performance and risk analytics for your trading activities.
• Contribute meaningfully to team strategy discussions and broader market analysis.

Note: If you feel strongly that you have what it takes for this role but don’t check 100% of the boxes—that’s okay—we encourage you to apply anyway and highlight what you can bring to the table.