Sales Trader

About Wintermute

Wintermute is a prominent crypto-native algorithmic trading firm in the digital assets realm. Specializing in providing liquidity on various cryptocurrency exchanges, OTC trading solutions, and supporting blockchain projects and financial institutions transitioning into the crypto space since its establishment in 2017. Wintermute Ventures, its investment arm, focuses on early-stage DeFi projects, reflecting their commitment to innovation.

Working at Wintermute

We seek to bring on board a Sales Trader to join the essential team at Wintermute Asia's trading division. The ideal candidate will have a robust OTC background coupled with a successful history in sales trading. As a Sales Trader, your responsibilities will be pivotal in fostering OTC business expansion by executing trades and cultivating relationships with trading counterparts within the Wintermute network.

This role offers an opportunity to influence OTC growth, present growth strategies, and benefit from mentorship provided by our reputable trading professionals. Wintermute boasts a leading position as an OTC desk in the crypto market, offering principal liquidity across a wide spectrum of OTC products spanning various tokens and derivatives. With a substantial client base and prospective growth prospects, Wintermute’s culture is characterized by dynamism, collaboration, and excellence, void of traditional constraints but maintaining professionalism and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage OTC trading throughout Asian trading hours, encompassing trade quotations and strengthening relationships with trading partners to augment trading volumes
• Collaborate with senior traders in pricing and quoting larger and more intricate trades
• Assess and manage trading risks employing appropriate risk management strategies
• Contribute to crafting and executing the OTC sales strategy in coordination with the business development team
• Utilize internal market insights and research to enhance value provided to counterparts, with the ability to generate personal market intelligence for added advantage
• Engage in industry conferences, events, and networking activities to expand the client base and stay abreast of market trends

Hard Skills Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or related discipline such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or Engineering
• Prior experience as a sales trader in a high-performing setting
• Preference for candidates with exposure to the crypto realm but open to other asset classes
• Proficiency in OTC spot trading
• Knowledge of derivatives products trading, ability to grasp derivative pricing (knowledge testing applicable)
• Experience in HFT/algorithmic trading industry is advantageous
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills (assessment to be conducted)
• Keen interest in blockchain, crypto, and DeFi sectors; staying updated with significant news and developments in the crypto sphere

Join our dynamic team and benefit from:

• Working at a globally renowned and innovative trading firm
• Engaging projects offering rapid progression and ownership compared to traditional financial setups
• Active and lively work environment with team activities, celebrations, and outings
• Well-equipped office located in central Singapore with various amenities and perks
• Embrace a vibrant company culture that is informal, collaborative, and entrepreneurial, emphasizing performance and ambition

Note:

• While fully remote work is not feasible, significant flexibility is offered in terms of work-from-home arrangements and hours through a hybrid working model
• Exceptional candidates may be sponsored for an Employment Pass; preference given to Singapore PR holders.