Senior Director, Institution Trading (Singapore/ Hong Kong)
About the Company
At OKX, we are dedicated to leveraging technology to shape the future. Established in 2017, we are driving transformation in global systems through our state-of-the-art digital asset exchange, Web3 platform, and blockchain ecosystems. Our mission is to revolutionize the financial landscape by providing a diverse range of cutting-edge products, solutions, and trading tools. With over 50 million users across 180 countries, OKX is empowering individuals to dive into the realm of Web3. With a focus on innovation and social responsibility, our company encourages participation in altruistic endeavors. Embracing diversity and inclusion with a team of over 3,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to creating long-lasting industry value.
Job Opportunity Overview
As part of the top two global CeFi exchanges, OKX is seeking a professional to lead institutional trading product planning and business expansion. This role entails engaging with prominent institutions and partners globally, such as HFTs, asset managers, hedge funds, and market makers, to drive growth within the Crypto institutional trading sector.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic plans for OKX's institutional products, covering systems like institutional accounts, custody, order execution, risk control, and APIs.
- Collaborate with institutional business development, fostering strong relationships with top clients to design tailored product solutions that increase trading volume and AUM within the institutional trading domain.
- Stay updated on industry trends, explore new products, like third-party custody solutions, and drive growth in trading volumes and new institutional clients.
- Analyze market structures within spot and derivatives lines, improve platform liquidity, trading volume, and revenue through fee strategies and market making tactics.
- Lead the institutional trading product team, boost product innovation and cross-border collaboration, and allocate resources efficiently to meet business objectives.
Qualifications
- Background in investment banking with expertise in trading system development and derivatives growth.
- Proficient in working with institutional clients and quantitative trading strategies, possessing in-depth knowledge of derivatives market roles and structures.
- Solid understanding of traditional financial industry development, regulatory frameworks in traditional finance and Crypto, and business models across the financial sector.
- Proven track record in building and scaling financial products and leading global teams of over 20 individuals.
- Self-motivated with a logical mindset, passion for learning, open-mindedness, empathy, and insight.
- Keen interest in the Crypto and Blockchain sectors.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with CeFi exchange products in the Crypto industry.
- Background in quantitative trading.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Learning and development programs, education subsidies for employee growth.
- Team-building initiatives and company events.
- Wellness and meal allowances.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits for employees and dependents.
- Additional perks shared during the hiring process.
