Nickel Digital Asset Management is a leading quantitative, fully systematic investment manager. We specialise in allocating capital to small prop teams and individual quantitative managers who develop and run innovative crypto trading strategies. Our flagship multi-manager fund, Diversified Alpha (DAL), is designed to capitalise on diverse alpha-generating opportunities in the crypto space.

Entrepreneurial Venture- Opportunity Overview:

We are seeking talented and entrepreneurial EXTERNAL/INDEPENDENT quantitative traders and portfolio managers to add to our DAL portfolio.

This unique opportunity allows you to run your own trading pod, either individually or with your team, while retaining ownership of your strategy and intellectual property.

If you are a quant looking to monetize your alpha in a fair and transparent manner by running your own pod, (this is not an employment opportunity), we would love to hear from you.

NOTE: Please demonstrate the above in your application with a high-level overview of your strategy/s and track pdfs that would showcase the strategy's profitability.

Pod Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement high-turnover, high-Sharpe, and limited-capacity fully systematic quantitative trading strategies in the crypto market.
• Manage your own trading pod, either independently or with a team.
• Maintain full ownership of your strategy and intellectual property.
• Optimise trading performance to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns.
• Collaborate with Nickel Digital's team to leverage our capital, trading infrastructure, and execution services.

What We Offer to Pods:

• Capital Allocation: We allocate capital based on your pod's performance
• Independence: You will not be employed by Nickel Digital but will operate independently, managing your own strategy and IP.
• Profit Sharing: Enjoy a top-line profit share of your performance, with competitive payout structures that can go up to 51% plus accelerators.
• Flexible Location: Work from anywhere in the world, with the choice to be exclusive or non-exclusive.
• Comprehensive Support: Access to capital, state-of-the-art trading infrastructure, direct connectivity to all major exchanges with top-tier market maker fee tiers, and execution services if needed.
• Quick Decision-Making: Our small team of allocators, who understand the nuances of systematic trading, provide swift decisions and support.

Pod Profile:

• Experienced quantitative trader or portfolio manager with a strong track record in systematic, high-frequency trading.
• Expertise in developing and executing innovative crypto trading strategies.
• Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently or lead a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to maintaining and advancing your own intellectual property and track record.

How to Apply:
If you are a systematic trader who is looking for capital to expand in crypto by running your own pod, we would love to hear from you.

For your application to be considered:

• A high-level outline of your strategy/s,
• Sharpe
• Pdf of your daily returns/track to showcase the strategy's profitability
• CV/Resume

Please send these details to: dalpods@nickel.digital