Quantitative Developer

Company DescriptionForkast is a prediction market platform focused on sports, gaming, and cryptocurrency markets. Users can trade in markets focused on trending topics across sports, livestreaming, esports, and financial markets.Core ResponsibilitiesExecute high-frequency trading strategies during live sporting events and daily crypto price tracking markets.Plan, build, and maintain autonomous systems that execute and support market-making strategies on the exchange, with dynamic liquidity allocation driven by forecasting models and algorithms.Work on performance engineering to ensure the systems operate reliably and with low latency during live events and high-throughput periodsCollaborate with quantitative researchers to implement forecasting models and algorithms in scalable, efficient production systems for real-time quoting and hedgingMaintain accurate, organized records and audit trails of all executed trades and position states for compliance and post-trade analyticsHandle large datasets; build forecasting models using historical pricing data and game data; combine bookmaker odds with proprietary models to generate fair prices and confidence intervalsUtilize trading APIs (exchange and internal) to manage orders, inventory, and risk across multiple live markets simultaneously, including automated liquidity provision and position management.Essential Qualifications Education & CertificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related quantitative fieldFinancial certifications (CFA, FRM) are advantageousProfessional CompetenciesAnalytical Excellence: Superior ability to analyze complex data sets and identify trading opportunitiesRisk Management: Proven track record of managing financial risk in volatile marketsStress Management: Ability to perform effectively under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditionsWork RequirementsFlexible Schedule: Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays during major sporting eventsContinuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on market trends, new sports/esports, and trading technologiesPreferred Experience Industry BackgroundSports Trading: Previous experience with live sports betting, odds compilation, or sports analyticsMarket Making: Experience with electronic market making in the cryptocurrency industry, liquidity provision, or order book managementHigh-Frequency Trading: Background in algorithmic trading or systematic trading strategiesAlternative Markets: Experience with prediction markets, sports betting, or non-traditional financial instrumentsTechnical ExpertiseData Analysis: Advanced skills in statistical modeling, machine learning, or predictive analyticsSystem Integration: Experience working with trading APIs, data feeds, and automated trading systemsPerformance Optimization: Track record of improving trading performance through technology and process enhancement