OTC Derivatives Trader

Blockchain is connecting the world to the future of finance. As the most trusted and fastest-growing global crypto company, it helps millions of people worldwide safely access cryptocurrency. Since its inception in 2011, Blockchain has earned the trust of over 90 million wallet holders and more than 40 million verified users, facilitating over $1 trillion in crypto transactions.

We are seeking a highly motivated OTC Crypto Derivatives Sales Trader to join our dynamic team, supporting a 24-7 over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency options flow operation. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact within our fast-growing and innovative organization.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

•     Provide pricing and liquidity on OTC and exchange RFQs, using discretionary judgement based on market conditions and client goals.
•     Structure and price bespoke options solutions tailored to client hedging, yield and directional objectives.
•     Produce client pitches, trade ideas, and sales material backed by quantitative analysis, turning market and regulatory developments into timely, actionable insights.
•     Drive new business, grow the client base, and deepen existing institutional relationships to increase revenue generation.
•     Share market color and client feedback with internal teams to shape product development and pricing strategy.
•     Support and grow a 24-7 options flow operation with teams based in Singapore, the UK, the US, providing consistent service and optimal trading conditions for clients across multiple time zones.
•     Work with Operations, Compliance, Legal, and Onboarding to ensure smooth client onboarding, accurate trade booking and settlement, and adherence to internal policies and applicable regulations.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Proven experience as an options trader or sales-trader, ideally structuring and selling options strategies to institutional and HNW clients.
• A solid broker-dealer background, comfortable trading on a discretionary basis.
• A proven revenue track record and an established network of institutional clients.
• Exceptional understanding of derivatives pricing, portfolio and risk management.
• Strong quantitative analysis and data manipulation skills to analyze market data and build client pitches, trade ideas, and sales material with marketing.
• A deep understanding of digital assets and crypto derivatives venues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-focused approach and the ability to perform under pressure, make quick decisions, and handle high volumes of transactions.
• Must be comfortable working flexible hours in coordination with our global teams.
• The ideal candidate will be a hungry, hard-working individual. If you are ready to seize this challenging opportunity and make a substantial contribution to our operation, we invite you to apply.

COMPENSATION & PERKS

• Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company
• This is a role based in our London office, with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week.
• Work from Anywhere Policy: You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.
• ClassPass 
• Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it
• Apple equipment
• The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field
• Flexible work culture  

Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.