Job Description
Summary
The Market Making Specialist will play a crucial role in the setup, onboarding, monitoring, and maintenance of our market making operations. While our Business Development (BD) team establishes deals and market making relationships, we need a proactive professional who can ensure the successful implementation and ongoing efficiency of these initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Market Making Setup:
- Develop and implement market making strategies for various cryptocurrency pairs.
- Configure and optimize trading algorithms and systems for market making activities.
- Coordinate with the technical team to ensure seamless integration of market making tools.
Onboarding:
- Collaborate with the BD team to onboard new market making clients and partners.
- Provide technical support and guidance during the onboarding process.
- Ensure all systems and protocols are in place for new market making activities.
Monitoring and Maintenance:
- Continuously monitor market conditions and adjust strategies to maintain optimal performance.
- Perform regular maintenance and updates on market making systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise in real-time to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with internal teams, including BD, technical, and compliance, to align market making efforts with overall business goals.
- Communicate effectively with external partners to maintain strong working relationships.
- Provide regular updates and reports on market making performance to senior management.
Requirements:
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in market making, preferably with reputable firms such as CLS, Wintermute, Jump Trading, etc.
- Proven track record in setting up and managing market making operations in the cryptocurrency or financial markets.
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of market making algorithms, trading systems, and market dynamics.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java is a plus.
- Familiarity with cryptocurrency trading platforms and blockchain technology.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Skills
- C++
- Communications Skills
- Marketing
- Problem Solving
- Python
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking