Multi Asset Execution Trader

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Main features of the role are:

Oversee and ensure the timely execution of cryptocurrency trades on a spot & derivatives basis

Ability to research, build, and implement cryptocurrency trading strategies

Strong understanding of market reading and current sentiment, ability to dynamically adjust to market trading activity

Keep abreast of all relevant research and distribute within the Digital Central Execution team in a time efficient

Provide feedback daily to Team Head on current activity and relevant internal operational stakeholders

Working together with operations and front office teams to ensure a seamless execution experience is delivered to the firm

Contribute to the Risk Management framework

Understand and apply knowledge of the exchanges' rules & regulations and market structures in which we engage

Identify and notify team member on market opportunities both independently and within the trading team

Develop and maintain good business relationships with counterparties such as Exchanges, OTC counterparties and LP’s

The book of work will vary over time in accordance with the needs of the Head of Central and Management Execution.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (e. g. shifts, travel overseas, hours):

Market Coverage will be 7.00am to 11pm split within the team, with other such hours as are necessary to fulfil the role.

Flexibility required as hours may vary depending on the business need linked to the market, including being on call during evenings and weekends as required.

WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND:

Essential

At least 5 years’ experience in finance or digital asset market

Experience with trading crypto across spot and derivative products

Strong interest in crypto/digital asset classes, preferably with experience of operational aspects and intricacies

Good attitude and proactive

Ability and willingness to build relationships internally and externally

Desirable

Experience working at a established crypto trading firm

Traditional asset execution experience

TECHNICAL/BUSINESS SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

Essential

Using OMS systems, particularly related to crypto trading

Experience and understanding of trading systems and trade lifecycle

Using MS Excel

Bloomberg

Desirable

Coding experience in python

Working knowledge of using APIs to query data, or utilize APIs to execute trades using proprietary trading algos.

OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to positively influence outcomes

Detail-oriented with the ability to make quick and accurate decisions in a fast-paced environment

Motivation to succeed and deliver results in line with expectations

Self-starter, able to identify and resolve issues within the business

Ability to work under pressure with strong attention to detail

Effective communicator with strong emotional intelligence

Superior organisational skills with the ability to manage tasks effectively

Ability to understand challenging problems, find solutions and drive process improvement

Diverse trading background over a broad asset base

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