Coverage Trader

About Tokka Labs

Tokka Labs is a proprietary trading firm specializing in digital assets within the blockchain space. Founded in 2022 and based in Singapore we are pioneers in digital asset trading focusing on close collaboration rigorous research and cutting-edge technology. As experienced market makers for top protocols on popular blockchains we enhance market efficiency by identifying and arbitraging mis-pricings while providing liquidity in the blockchain ecosystem. We are committed to innovation and excellence in the fast-paced world of decentralized finance (DeFi) on-chain and cross-chain trading.

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated Coverage Trader to join our Singapore office. This role involves working night shifts to support our 24/7 trading capabilities ensuring seamless execution and monitoring of high-frequency trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in HFT trading application support or production support with a strong interest in financial markets and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage live trading systems during night shifts to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Execute and oversee high-frequency trading strategies ensuring alignment with market conditions and firm objectives.
• Provide real-time support for trading applications including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Collaborate with trading engineering and operations teams to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Analyze market data and trading performance to identify opportunities for strategy optimization.
• Maintain detailed logs of trading activities and incidents ensuring compliance with internal protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Escalate critical issues promptly to senior traders or technical teams for resolution.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in high-frequency trading application support or production support within a financial or trading environment.
• Strong understanding of financial markets trading systems and HFT strategies.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and supporting trading applications with familiarity in Linux/Unix environments preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-pressure environment particularly during night shifts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelors degree in Finance Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of programming or scripting languages (e.g. Python Rust or SQL) is a plus.
• Willingness to work night shifts and adapt to a 24/7 trading schedule.