About the role
About Wincent
We are a team of 120 people, primarily Engineers, Traders and Quants, focused on HFT with ~1% of global crypto trading volume. Being a bit weird, we
- Are self-taught; our founders do not come from any of the big HFTs
- Chose to have no VCs on cap-table; this spot is for our colleagues
- Made Bratislava the central hub, not London or Amsterdam
Culture
When you do something you love, it does not feel like work. At Wincent work is purposeful and fulfilling.
Integrity is not negotiable
Handshakes are sacred for us. Being in the money making business is good, but that alone is not worth our soul; we follow the motto “Be the good guys in the market”.
Say things as they are
Life is too short for games of politics, fluff, or bullshit in general.
Trust each other
We embrace internal radical transparency in terms of compensation, bonuses, and trading strategie
Your Mission
Join us in expanding our trading expertise into European power markets. As a Power Trader, you'll be instrumental in building our power trading operations, leveraging the same quantitative excellence and technological infrastructure that has made us one of the world's leading crypto market makers.
What Will You Do?
- Develop, backtest, and execute innovative trading strategies across European power markets
- Manage trading activities within established risk parameters
- Collaborate closely with developers and quantitative researchers to optimize trading strategies
- Provide strategic insights into European power market dynamics
What Do We Expect From You?
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on trading experience in European energy markets
- Educational background in mathematics, physics, probability, statistics, or data science
- Analytical mindset with proven ability to interpret market data and performance metrics
- Common sense, excellent communication skills, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us?
- Work with an exceptional team behind one of the world's top crypto market-makers
- Experience startup dynamics without financial uncertainty
- Impact-focused culture - we value results over hours spent in the office
- Competitive environment where we challenge ourselves against the best globally
- Direct, transparent communication culture without office politics
Interview Process
- Introductory Call: there's no need to prepare anything apart from your questions regarding the company, team, culture, and any work-related inquiries.
- Online Math Test: Low-to-medium complexity problems focused on probability, logic, and mathematical skills.
- In-Person Interview: Engage in a set of betting games to evaluate your quantitative reasoning and decision-making skills.
Compensation and Work Arrangement
- Competitive salary + performance bonuses
- Location: Prague office (relocation assistance available)
Working at Wincent
At Wincent, we foster a culture of transparency, ownership, and autonomy, where every team member is empowered to make a meaningful impact. We prioritize clear objectives and give you the freedom to innovate and grow within a supportive, high-performing environment.
We value exceptional TOP 1% talent over a perfect match to a job description. If our vision and values resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you. Don’t hesitate to reach out—let’s explore how you can be part of shaping the future of cryptocurrency trading with us!