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
šProvide white-glove derivatives sales trading coverage to OTC institutional clients, pricing and trading vanilla options and managing associated hedges šCover day-to-day delta hedging and risk management of the options book šAssist in operational aspects including trade settlement and collateral monitoring across platforms and clients šDrive client outreach and conversions for new OTC clients, bringing new business to the desk and growing trading volume for existing clients šAssist 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
š2+ years experience in crypto options trading, OTC trading, and/or spot trading šExperience with options pricing and risk management šExperience with operational processes and safeguards; strong attention to detail šStrong communication skills; ability to interface directly with diverse set of OTC clients šCommercial mindset to identify opportunities and grow the business šPassionate about crypto; deep knowledge of crypto spot and derivatives markets
