SMA / Capital Allocation for Crypto Quantitative Trading Teams / Traders

We are partnering with an established allocator (running internal funds + external SMAs) actively seeking high-quality quantitative trading teams and individual traders to allocate significant capital.

• Experienced multi-manager allocator with roots in traditional finance (ex-Brevan Howard, Citadel Multi-Manager etc).
• Currently manages ~$20M+ AUM across strategies, including 3 internal funds launched in 2024 and large external SMAs, plans to scale to 100M+ with investors ready to deploy.
• Team footprint: London & New York trading/PM focus; engineering support (consulting basis) in Hong Kong.
• Proven track record in equity multi-manager and market-neutral/arbitrage approaches.
• Deep crypto trading connections and capital introduction expertise.

Proven teams or individuals generating consistent P&L in Crypto:

• Quantitative / systematic strategies
• High-Frequency Trading (HFT)
• Statistical / execution arbitrage
• Delta-neutral / market-neutral setups
• Relative value, latency-driven edges, counterparty/special connections, or niche arbitrage opportunities

• Current or former prop traders / small teams at established prop firms or hedge funds.
• Independent quant groups with live track record but latent / under-deployed capacity.
• Individuals or small teams (2-5 people) with strong engineering, low-latency execution, or unique alpha sources.
• Top performing teams at any scale interested in external funding.
• Preference for backgrounds from top-tier firms (HFT shops, multi-strats, pods, etc.).

• Significant capital allocation via SMA or fund structure (external mandate, no need to launch your own full fund).
• Competitive economics: performance-aligned (fixed + variable components discussed based on strategy/track record).
• Discovery & trust-based process: direct conversations with allocator to explore fit.
• Potential to scale with proven results; allocator has onboarded external teams successfully.
• Flexible: can be individuals, pods, or small teams — not requiring a full prop firm setup.

This is not a traditional job — it's an introduction to capital for strong performers who may be capacity-constrained, seeking better terms, or open to external backing at the right time.

If this aligns with your current setup or strategy, please apply directly or reach out privately with:

• Brief overview of your strategy / edge (market neutral, arb, HFT, etc.)
• Track record summary (Sharpe, drawdowns, capacity estimates, AUM if applicable)
• Current setup (solo, team size, location, prop/hedge background)