About the company
Wintermute is one of the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading products as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and incubation of projects. Wintermute was founded in 2017 by industry leaders and has successfully navigated multiple crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. Read more here.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
šTake full ownership of OTC trading during Asian hours, from quoting trades to maintaining relationships with trading counterparties to increase trading activity šWork closely with senior traders to price and quote larger and more exotic trades šEvaluate and mitigate trading risks by using risk management strategies. šWork with the business development team to create and contribute to the OTC sales strategy šLeverage internal market commentary and research resources to provide additional value-add to counterparties; being able to generate own market color/research is an advantage šParticipate in relevant conferences, events, and networking opportunities to expand our client base and stay ahead of market trends.
Hard Skills Requirements
šMinimum Bachelorās degree in a quantitative or related field, such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or Engineering šExperience working as a sales trader in a high performing business. šCrypto experience would be an advantage. However, we are open to consider applicants from other asset classes. šStrong trading knowledge of OTC spot trading šTrading knowledge of derivatives products is a significant advantage; ability to learn pricing of derivatives is required (we will test)
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