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How to Apply for a Graduate Programme in Cryptocurrency and Development

by Blessing Ubani
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About Invictus Capital

Invictus Capital, a venture capital firm, that offers alternative investment products for the modern investor has launched a graduate programme for students who are passionate about both software development and cryptocurrencies.

The graduate programme targets students who have an Honours or Masters degree in Computer Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Engineering and have experience coding in Python or Java.

Applicants should have a genuine interest in algorithmic trading, finance or trading.

Purpose of the Programme
The programme aims to leverage the graduates’ software development skills to develop state-of-the-art infrastructure to support the company’s algorithmic trading desk. The team trades over $4bn a month across the most well-known trading exchanges in the cryptocurrency sector.

The benefit of the Programme

  • First-hand experience building trading infrastructure, including execution and risk engines
  • Hands-on experience developing the logic for algorithmic strategies in both spot and derivatives markets
  • A first-principles approach to creating and managing a trading risk framework
  • Creating pricing models for instruments such as forward contracts and options
  • Research and backtesting of viable trading strategies
  • Access to bespoke crypto market knowledge and trading strategies
  • The opportunity of working with a trading team with years of experience in both traditional and cryptocurrency markets

Application is open

Deadline: 15 March 2021.

Interested applicant can send an email, CV and cover letter to [email protected]

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