Member of Trading Solutions, Weekend OTC Trader
At Anchorage Digital, we are dedicated to developing a cutting-edge digital asset platform tailored for institutional engagement in the crypto sphere.
Anchorage Digital provides institutions the ability to participate in digital assets through an array of services including custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and top-notch security framework. Within our offerings, Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. stands out as the sole federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S. Additionally, we extend our services to institutions via Anchorage Digital Singapore, Porto by Anchorage Digital, and others.
Backed by esteemed investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, Anchorage Digital has garnered significant traction and support, evident by its Series D valuation crossing $3 billion. Our journey commenced in 2017 in San Francisco, with our presence now expanding to New York, Porto, Singapore, and Sioux Falls.
The approaching trader to join our growing trading desk will assume the position of Weekend OTC Trader responsible for desk coverage and fostering new business opportunities. As a Weekend OTC Trader, your role involves close collaboration with seasoned traders and quantitative researchers to oversee the OTC portfolio. You will leverage sound risk management strategies, along with in-depth research, to identify potential trading prospects and execute hedging trading approaches.
In line with our commitment to growth and impact, we have outlined critical factors for development and progress to equip our team members with enhanced measurement tools and the ability to profess coaching, feedback, and adept learning experiences within and beyond their roles:
Technical Skills:
In-depth comprehension of the crypto market and a genuine passion for its dynamics.
Provision of quotes and execution of trades with OTC counterparts.
Operation of automated trading systems encompassing the adjustment of strategy parameters.
Complexity and Impact of Work:
Managing the desk's open positions, including manual risk reduction when essential.
Staying abreast of the key factors influencing market prices and liquidity to bolster client interactions and execution strategies.
Possessing an "executive presence" characterized by confidence and composure in interactions with institutional clients, prospects, and C-level executives.
Organizational Knowledge:
Keeping abreast of evolving cryptocurrency industry trends and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
Furnished with a robust understanding of diverse cryptocurrencies, underlying technologies, and settlement operational processes.
Serving as a brand ambassador for Anchorage Digital by actively engaging in industry events and crafting a robust network of clients and industry collaborators.
Communication and Influence:
Proficient cross-functional communication with our global 24/7 team.
Embodying a mentorship role for junior team members to ensure proficiency across operational processes and facilitate them in discerning and implementing desk enhancements.
Qualifications:
- Possess at least 1+ years of experience as an OTC trader in the cryptocurrency space.
- Proven capability in converting institutional prospects into trading clients.
Additional considerations which are not mandatory but viewed positively include:
- Exhibiting a noteworthy crypto Twitter feed and adeptness in uncovering narratives that drive crypto markets.
- Utilizing memes as an effective communication tool.
- Exceptionally responsive to the soundtrack of Hamilton beholding connotations with the creation of a revolutionary financial system.
We operate as the Anchorage Village, a collective unit assembling exceptional minds from platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology to furnish institutions with the foundational groundwork to securely engage in the ever-evolving digital asset ecosystem. A diverse cohort exceeding 300 members stands united in steering towards a singular goal – crafting the finance landscape of the future by facilitating the secure movement of value in the new global economic paradigm.
Committing to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, Anchorage Digital guarantees a welcoming and supportive workspace for all individuals regardless of background. We commemorate diversity and regard openness about our identities as pivotal in enabling the execution of our best work.
Anchorage Digital upholds the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment, with a resolute adherence to fair employment practices irrespective of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Anchorage Digital evaluates all eligible applicants regardless of their criminal history, in alignment with lawful requirements.