OTC Derivatives Trader
"What You'll Be Doing"
What You'll Be Doing
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, translating 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 help shape product development and pricing strategy.
Support and help grow a 24-7 options flow operation with teams based in Singapore, the UK and the US, ensuring consistent service and optimal trading conditions for clients across multiple time zones.
Work with Operations, Compliance, Legal, and Onboarding teams to ensure smooth client onboarding, accurate trade booking and settlement, and adherence to internal policies and applicable regulations.
What We're Looking For
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, with comfort 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.
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.
Comfort working flexible hours in coordination with global teams.
A hungry, hard-working mindset and readiness to make a substantial contribution to the operation.
Why Join Us
Full-time salary based on experience, plus meaningful equity in an industry-leading company.
This role is based in our London office, with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week.
Work from Anywhere Policy: work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.
ClassPass access.
Unlimited vacation policy: work hard and take time when you need it.
Apple equipment provided.
The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field.
A flexible work culture.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Blockchain Works's official website and follow their application process.