Utilising innovative trading technologies, we underpin growth in digital assets

Who we are

Auros is an algorithmic trading and market making firm that delivers best-in-class liquidity for exchanges and token projects

Founded in 2019, we account for a significant proportion of global cryptocurrency volume. Combining the technological innovation that powers our high frequency trading strategies with a unique partnership based approach, Auros is redefining liquidity provision and sustainable growth in the digital assets space.

Meet the team

  • Co-founder & Chief Investments Officer
  • Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer
  • Head of Business Development & Partnerships

Benjamin Roth

A portfolio manager and trader for over 20 years, Ben oversees Auros' commercial trajectory, where and how we invest in projects and venues, and has ultimate oversight for our algorithmic market making business. He has a proven track record of performance in the fields of derivatives structuring, volatility and high frequency trading. His early career was forged at Optiver in Sydney and Chicago, running various trading books in New York and Hong Kong, before going on to establish Auros as the firm’s Head of Trading. He holds a First Class Honours degree in Accounting and Finance from UNSW.

Brendan Scott

Brendan is Auros’s technological lead, along with being a co-founder of the business. With a varied background in developing both trading system architecture and innovative non-trading solutions, he, like Ben, spent his formative years at Optiver, being responsible for various software- and platform-based teams. Brendan has an academic background in Computer Software Engineering.

Jason Atkins

Having established himself as a go-to authority on new platforms, products and ecosystem growth, Jason drives Auros' commercial relationships and is responsible for the firm's unique partnership model, as well as shaping our external value proposition. Following a 14-year career in institutional finance, building global Macro/FX client franchises at Macquarie, Citi and BoAML, he made the switch to Digital Assets via work on projects such as Matrixport and Bit.com. Jason holds a Bachelor of Business in Finance and Accounting at UTS.

Our sights are set on becoming the global leader in digital asset trading

We welcome those seeking to join our mission by partnering, or joining our team, to get in touch