OTC Cryptocurrency Trader

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About the role

DRW is a diversified, technology-led principal trading firm. We trade our own capital at our own risk, across a broad range of asset classes, instruments and strategies, in markets around the world. As the markets have evolved over the past 25 years, so has DRW – growing to include real estate, cryptocurrencies, venture capital and several industry acquisitions. With more than 800 employees at our Chicago headquarters and six global offices, we work together to solve interesting problems and capture opportunities. It’s a place of high expectations, deep curiosity, and constant collaboration, with some of the smartest, most passionate people you will meet.

Our employees work hard to solve interesting problems, and their results are rewarded. We value continuous learning—from our outcomes, from the environment and from each other. It’s a place of high expectations, deep curiosity, and constant collaboration, with some of the smartest, most passionate people you’ll meet.

DRW is looking for an OTC Cryptocurrency Trader in our London office to join a team of highly talented cryptocurrency traders and researchers. As part of this team, you will be tasked with managing counterparty relationships and executing trades. This role will also provide weekend trading coverage so the regular work schedule will consist of 3 weekdays and 2 weekend days.

The work

Responsibilities

• Manage OTC trading flow from new and existing counterparties
• Have an entrepreneurial and innovation focused mindset to help drive positive change in the OTC business. Responsibility will be given and you'll have a pivotal role in shaping the business.
• Calculate and create markets in a number of different cryptocurrencies
• Identify and capture trading opportunities; execute trades within defined parameters
• Communicate closely with our other offices on varying workflow initiatives and trades
• Work with a variety of internal teams (operations, cash management, legal, etc.) to ensure proper settlement of transactions
• Help to manage and optimize our cryptocurrency portfolio
• Work directly with other DRW traders and cryptocurrency researchers to gain market knowledge and expertise
• Regular weekly work schedule will consist of three weekdays plus every Saturday and Sunday during the day

Who they want

Required Skills & Experience

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• 2-7 years of OTC trading experience
• Knowledge of cryptocurrencies and digital wallets preferred
• Strong organizational and math skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong initiative and a proven self-starter