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OTC Sales Trader

Expand OTC trading relationships with over 2,000 global counterparties
London
Senior
yesterday
Wintermute

Wintermute

A leading global algorithmic trading firm specializing in crypto assets and providing liquidity across various exchanges and platforms.

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OTC Sales Trader

Wintermute is one of the largest crypto native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. Wintermute also has a Wintermute Ventures arm that invests in early stage DeFi projects.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in OTC and a proven track record in sales trading. As a Sales Trader, you will play a crucial role in OTC business growth by trading and expanding relationships with Wintermute trading counterparties. Wintermute is a leading OTC desk in the cryptocurrency markets, offering principal liquidity across the full range of OTC products, from 500+ tokens in spot to all major OTC derivatives, including CFDs, options, futures and tailored products. We have over 2,000 counterparties globally with excellent growth opportunities. We operate with no legacy processes, no corporate bureaucracy, yet maintain the highest standards of professionalism within a very dynamic and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

  • Take full ownership of OTC trading during London hours, from quoting trades to maintaining relationships with trading counterparties to increase trading activity
  • Work closely with senior traders to price and quote larger and more exotic trades
  • Evaluate and mitigate trading risks by using risk management strategies.
  • Work with the business development team to create and contribute to the OTC sales strategy
  • Leverage internal market commentary and research resources to provide additional value-add to counterparties; being able to generate own market color/research is an advantage
  • Participate in relevant conferences, events, and networking opportunities to expand our client base and stay ahead of market trends.

Hard Skills Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or related field, such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or Engineering
  • Experience working as a sales trader in a high performing business.
  • Crypto experience would be an advantage. However, we are open to consider applicants from other asset classes.
  • Strong trading knowledge of OTC spot trading
  • Trading knowledge of derivatives products is a significant advantage; ability to learn pricing of derivatives is required (we will test)
  • Experience in a HFT/algorithmic trading business would be a plus.
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills (we will test)
  • Strong interest and curiosity in blockchain, crypto and DeFi - you like keeping track of major news and developments the crypto world

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive training program with mentorship from experienced traders.
  • Clear progression pathway within our trading team.
  • Competitive graduate salary with performance-based bonuses.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge cryptocurrency markets and technology.
  • Dynamic, collaborative work environment with significant learning opportunities.

Note:

  • Although we are unable to accept fully remote candidates, we support significant flexibility in regards to working from home and working hours. We operate a hybrid working model.
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OTC Sales Trader
London
Sales
About Wintermute
A leading global algorithmic trading firm specializing in crypto assets and providing liquidity across various exchanges and platforms.