About the company
Kraken, the trusted and secure digital asset exchange, is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Our 2,350+ Krakenites are a world-class team ranging from the crypto-curious to industry experts, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. As a fully remote company, we already have Krakenites in 70+ countries (speaking 50+ languages). We're one of the most diverse organizations on the planet and this remains key to our values. We continue to lead the industry with new product advancements like Kraken NFT, on- and off-chain staking and instant bitcoin transfers via the Lightning Network.
Job Summary
The Opportunity
📍Provide white-glove derivatives sales trading coverage to OTC institutional clients, pricing and trading vanilla options and managing associated hedges 📍Cover day-to-day delta hedging and risk management of the options book 📍Assist in operational aspects including trade settlement and collateral monitoring across platforms and clients 📍Drive client outreach and conversions for new OTC clients, bringing new business to the desk and growing trading volume for existing clients 📍Assist in the 24/7 coverage of OTC spot and lending desks, providing trading and operational support when required by staffing needs and/or market conditions
Skills you should HODL
📍2+ years experience in crypto options trading, OTC trading, and/or spot trading 📍Experience with options pricing and risk management 📍Experience with operational processes and safeguards; strong attention to detail 📍Strong communication skills; ability to interface directly with diverse set of OTC clients 📍Commercial mindset to identify opportunities and grow the business 📍Passionate about crypto; deep knowledge of crypto spot and derivatives markets
