OTC Derivatives Trader - Cayman, Zug, Singapore

Title: OTC Derivatives Trader

Location: Cayman / Zug / Singapore

About us:

Founded in 2013, GSR is a leading market-making and programmatic trading company in the exciting and fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency trading. With more than 200 employees in 5 countries, we provide billions of dollars of liquidity to cryptocurrency protocols and exchanges on a daily basis. We build long-term relationships with cryptocurrency communities and traditional investors by offering exceptional service, expertise and trading capabilities tailored to their specific needs.

GSR works with token issuers, traders, investors, miners, and more than 30 cryptocurrency exchanges around the world. In volatile markets we are a trusted partner to crypto native builders and to those exploring the industry for the first time.

Our team of veteran finance and technology executives from Goldman Sachs, Two Sigma, and Citadel, among others, has developed one of the world’s most robust trading platforms designed to navigate issues unique to the digital asset markets. We have continuously improved our technology throughout our history, allowing for our clients to scale and execute their strategies with the highest level of efficiency.

Working at GSR is an opportunity to be deeply embedded in every major sector of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

About the role:

As an OTC Derivatives Trader, you will be responsible for the day to day structuring, pricing and execution of client trades, as well as the associated position and risk management.

Responsibilities:

• Execute trades across a broad spectrum of cryptocurrencies, including spot, derivatives and DeFi, additionally help manage the central risk book, engaging in proactive hedging.
• Quickly and accurately price and quote vanilla options and more complex exotic options and structured products.
• Ensure the accurate booking of all trades and provide day-to-day support to trading operations and finance as needed.
• Work with the broader trading team and our research function to increase our holistic understanding of the marketplace to ensure we remain a leader across the competitive landscape.
• Work with a variety of internal teams from Business Development, Trading Operations, Legal, and the management to support the delivery of projects.
• Maintain a deep knowledge of GSR’s service offerings and client base.
• Communicate closely with other teams on varying workflow initiatives and trades.
  
  

Your Profile:

• At least 3 years of options, derivatives or delta one trading experience at a bank, hedge fund or proprietary trading firm.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Excellent logical reasoning and analytical skills.
• Experience writing code to process and analyze large sets of data.
• Proficiency in software development and engineering principles.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong software development skills, particularly in lower level languages and Python.
• Familiarity with the unique aspects of cryptocurrency markets and blockchain technology.
  

What we offer:

• A collaborative and transparent company culture founded on Integrity, Innovation and Performance.
• Competitive Salary with two discretionary bonus payments a year.
• Benefits such as Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning, 30 days holiday and free lunches when in the office.
• Hybrid working pattern in all of our offices from London, the US, Singapore, Zug and Malaga.
• Regular Town Halls and offsites, team lunches and drinks.
• A Corporate and Social Responsibility program as well as charity fundraising matching and volunteer days.
• Immigration and relocation support where required.
  
  

GSR is proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon any applicable legally protected characteristics such as race, religion, colour, country of origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or age. We operate a meritocracy, all aspects of people engagement from the decision to hire or promote as well as our performance management process will be based on the business needs and individual merit, competence in the role. Learn more about us at www.gsr.io