Summary

We are looking for a 

 to join our dynamic Options desk. This role is pivotal in supporting our trading operations with a focus on crypto options, ensuring seamless integration of trading activities with accounting, reporting, and settlement processes. 

For legal and security reasons, we are looking for a candidate based in UK, EU or Switzerland. 

Job description

1. Trading Support: Assist traders with the execution of trades, risk management, and strategy optimization for crypto options.
2. Accounting and Reporting: Option Booking: Ensure accurate booking of options trades into our systems, maintaining precision in terms of price, volume, and counterparty details.
3. Settlements: Coordinate with trading counterparties for timely and accurate settlements of options trades. Monitor and reconcile any discrepancies.
4. Confirmations: Handle confirmations for options trades, ensuring all parties have agreed terms and conditions documented correctly.
5. Data Analysis: Develop and generate new reports, analysis, and GUI tools to aid traders in strategizing and decision-making.
6. Process Improvement: Work with developers to automate processes or streamline existing workflows to increase efficiency in trading operations.
7. Compliance: Ensure all trading activities adhere to regulatory standards and internal compliance policies, particularly in option trading.
8. Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with internal teams (like Operations and Product teams) as well as external parties to facilitate smooth trade operations.

Background and experience

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
2. Experience: Previous experience in trading or a related financial role, preferably with a focus on options or derivatives in traditional or crypto markets.
3. Exposure to or understanding of blockchain technology and crypto/digital asset market dynamics is highly desirable.
4. Technical Skills: Good Python skills, SQL queries
5. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with trading platforms or financial software.
6. Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative and analytical skills; you must be able to interpret market data and financial statements.
7. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication for dealing with traders, developers, and other stakeholders.
8. Mindset: Curiosity about digital asset trading, market making, and the crypto options markets
9. Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
10. Willingness to learn and adapt quickly.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Communications Skills
• Compliance Knowledge
• Cryptocurrency