OTC Sales Trader
About Wintermute
Wintermute is a globally recognized algorithmic trading company specializing in digital assets. Our core services include providing liquidity algorithmically on various cryptocurrency exchanges, offering OTC trading solutions, and supporting prominent blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions entering the crypto space. Wintermute actively contributes to the growth of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and project incubation.
Working at Wintermute
Wintermute operates globally with offices in London, Singapore, and recently in the United States. The US office is poised for substantial growth in the coming years, presenting a unique opportunity to be part of Wintermute Americas' early expansion phase.
Responsibilities
- Manage OTC trading activities during US hours, including quoting trades and nurturing relationships with trading counterparts.
- Collaborate with senior traders to price and quote complex trades more effectively.
- Employ risk management strategies to evaluate and mitigate trading risks.
- Assist the business development team in shaping and executing the OTC sales strategy.
- Utilize internal resources for market insights and provide additional value to counterparties, with the ability to generate independent market research.
- Engage in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to increase the client base and stay informed on market trends.
Hard Skills Requirements
- Hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or related field.
- Demonstrated experience as a sales trader in a high-performance environment.
- Preference for candidates with crypto experience, although applicants from other asset classes are also welcome.
- Proficient in OTC spot trading; familiarity with derivatives products is a significant advantage.
- Exposure to HFT/algorithmic trading businesses is beneficial.
- Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated interest and knowledge in blockchain, crypto, and DeFi.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to be part of the world's leading algorithmic trading firm for digital assets.
- Engaging projects with accelerated career growth opportunities compared to traditional finance settings.
- Vibrant working culture with team events, celebrations, and company-wide team-building activities.
- Central New York City location offering access to industry events.
- Dynamic company culture characterized by informality, ambition, professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.
- Attractive performance-based compensation structure with significant earning potential and standard perks like private medical insurance.
Note
- Applicants must ensure eligibility to work in the US, as Wintermute USA currently does not offer visa sponsorship. Options for visa support are available for the UK or Singapore offices, with potential future relocation opportunities to the US.
