Kairon Labs is a pioneering force in crypto-native algorithmic trading and liquidity provision. Trading technology across both centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) exchanges, we deliver ethical, transparent, and world-class liquidity services, supporting global trading around the clock.

As part of our continued growth, we launched: Blackbird. At Blackbird, development speed and our system’s performance are everything.

We move fast, innovate constantly, and are able to turn ideas into production in a matter of days.

To do that, we’re looking for exceptional talent ready to join a high-performance team and help take this venture to the next level.

About the Role

As a Junior Trader, you’ll learn to operate, monitor, and improve trading strategies across digital asset markets.

You’ll sit at the intersection of trading, data, and engineering — learning how market behavior translates into trading decisions and how strategies perform in production. This is a hands-on role from day one, with real responsibility and a steep learning curve.

You don’t need years of trading experience. We’re looking for someone with the intelligence, discipline, curiosity, and drive to become an exceptional trader.

The role requires you to operate during North American trading hours, aligned with Pacific Time (Los Angeles, Vancouver, San Francisco)

Your first 4 weeks will be spent in Belgium as part of an intensive onboarding program with the team.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor live trading systems and help ensure smooth, reliable operation
• Learn and support the management of execution, positioning,
  
  
  
  and risk
• Identify market behavior and potential trading opportunities
• Maintain a real-time view of trading operations and flag issues quickly
• Configure and refine trading parameters under guidance from experienced traders
• Analyze trading and market data to understand and improve strategy performance
• Investigate missed opportunities, operational issues, and performance deviations
• Contribute ideas to improve trading strategies and processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field
• Robust analytical mindset
• Genuine passion for trading and financial markets
• High level of curiosity and willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail
• Rigorous way of working
• Driven, ambitious, and hungry to improve
• Takes ownership and follows through
• Works well under pressure
• Communicates clearly and directly
• Able to operate during Los Angeles / Vancouver / Chicago trading hours

Previous trading experience is not required. Relevant internships in banking, risk, middle office, accounting, or finance are a plus. Personal projects such as building a trading or arbitrage bot are also highly relevant.

Why Join Kairon Labs’ Blackbird Team

• Real exposure to trading performance and P&L from the start
• Genuine ownership and responsibility
• A steep learning curve and the opportunity to grow quickly
• We invest heavily in developing our people and building talent to meet our standards
• Small, focused team with high standards
• Fast-paced environment where ideas can move into production in days
• A team that values collaboration, discipline, and continuous improvement
• Quarterly meetings where global talent comes together to train, collaborate, and share knowledge
• Daily digital stand-ups with the wider teams to keep everyone aligned

We’re not looking for someone who already knows everything. We’re looking for someone with the drive and potential to become very good at this.