About the company
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 worldās 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.
Job Summary
Responsibilities:
šSet up and perform IPV on a monthly basis across various asset classes i.e., spots, options, futures, forwards, loans.
šReview the portfolio risk and work with traders to assign appropriate liquidity and valuation reserves.
šIndependent review of the inputs and assumptions feeding into derivative valuation models.
šIndependent valuation of venture capital portfolio on a quarterly basis. Work with the VC team to understand various structures, metrics and design a prudent valuation methodology.
šStamping the financial instruments and the VC portfolio in line with fair value hierarchy per IFRS 13.
šWorking through statutory audit review of valuations, reserves and VC portfolio.
šMaintaining clear communication with colleagues in wider finance and assisting with an efficient month end close process.
šGaining a thorough understanding of products, trading strategies, crypto/blockchain infrastructure, front to back systems, processes, and trade lifecycle flows.
šDesign and implement automated controls and processes as needed
šActively driving data quality and process improvements
šAssisting in preparation of various finance deliverables for internal and external reporting
Your Profile:
šACCA/ACA/CFA qualified with extensive knowledge and working experience in options valuations šWorking knowledge of Python, SQL and/or VBA is an added advantage šHave a change/automation/improvement mindset šSolid analytical and problem-solving skills šCommercial acumen and good eye for detail šGood communication and team player šDemonstrable interest in crypto helpful