# Prediction Markets Trader [Wintermute](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/wintermute.md) · Hong Kong · [Hedge Fund & Quant](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/hedge-fund-quant.md) Wintermute is hiring a Prediction Markets Trader in Hong Kong. Posted 2026-07-30; applications close 2026-09-28. **Apply**: https://jobs.lever.co/wintermute-trading/13a2e3df-cf2d-4eae-8b10-d7138d42c916 Posted 6d ago. ## Role details ## About Wintermute Wintermute is one of the largest algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide algorithmic liquidity across all major cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, offer a broad range of OTC trading solutions, and support high-profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. We are connected and partner with major players in the industry, actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and incubation of projects. ## What You Will Work On You will be responsible for monitoring and trading prediction markets in real time across Kalshi, Polymarket, and other venues. You will implement strategies across categories such as sports, upDown markets, elections, and weather. Predictions is a greenfield project within Wintermute, giving you significant freedom to build the system you want. You will need to wear many hats and provide coverage for key events—for example, major sports games where market activity is heightened—and can fall on evenings or weekends. ## Hard Skills Requirements - Strong Python skills (1–3 years of experience coding in Python through work, study, or personal projects; we will test). - Excellent quantitative and analytical skills (we will test). - Demonstrated interest in prediction markets (e.g., personal trading, following major developments, contributing to discussions). - Owner mentality focused on the ultimate result: P&L for the company and strategic growth of the business and Wintermute partnerships. - Problem-solving mindset and a strong drive to see your products work—willing to do what’s needed (trading, coding, analyzing data, collaborating). - Determined, ambitious yet humble approach; willing to work hard and learn. - Comfort with meritocracy and being judged by what you deliver. - Enjoys working in a collaborative environment. ## Why Join Wintermute - Opportunity to work at a leading algorithmic trading firm in digital assets. - Engaging projects with accelerated responsibilities and ownership growth compared to traditional finance environments. - Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe—collaborative and entrepreneurial. - Performance-based compensation with significant earning upside, alongside standard perks such as private medical insurance. ## Location and Travel This is a remote position with occasional travel as required to our London and New York offices. ## Applying to this role This Prediction Markets Trader role at Wintermute runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. 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