The opportunity

📍Lead and Grow the Options Trading Desk: Oversee all aspects of the options trading operations, including strategy development, business development, execution, and risk management, all while ensuring the desk is positioned for long-term success. 📍Develop and Manage High-Performance Teams: Build and mentor a high-performing team of traders, driving both individual and team growth through effective leadership and training. 📍Client Relationship Management and Business Development: Cultivate and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), institutional clients, and other stakeholders. Drive business expansion within HNWI as well as the institutional segment. 📍Strategic Risk Management: Implement and oversee advanced risk management practices, ensuring safe and efficient trading operations across crypto options and other derivative products. 📍Innovate and Lead on Trading Infrastructure: Collaborate with tech teams to optimize and innovate the electronic trading infrastructure, from pricing engines to execution and back-office systems. 📍Cross-Desk Collaboration: Work closely with other trading desks (spot, OTC, etc.) to align strategies, enhance liquidity, and drive synergies within the broader trading ecosystem. 📍Work alongside other Kraken traders and cryptocurrency researchers to enhance market knowledge and expertise. 📍Market Insights and Product Innovation: Stay ahead of market trends and leverage new opportunities in the fast-evolving cryptocurrency landscape to ensure the desk remains competitive.

Skills you should HODL

📍5+ years of Trading Experience: At least 5 years of experience in trading, with a minimum of 3 years focused specifically on options trading within financial services or crypto markets. 📍Leadership and Team Building: Proven track record of building, leading, and motivating high-performing teams in a fast-paced trading environment. 📍Expert in Options Pricing, Execution, and Risk: Deep understanding of options pricing, trade execution, and risk management strategies. Expertise with crypto-specific products and derivatives is essential. 📍Strategic Thinking and Execution: Ability to drive the long-term growth of the options desk through strategic planning, business development, and the optimization of trading operations. 📍Quantitative and Analytical Expertise: Strong quantitative and analytical skills; familiarity with financial modeling and the ability to develop and implement complex trading strategies.

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