OTC Crypto Derivatives Trader

About the role

Blockchain is looking for an OTC Crypto Derivatives Sales Trader to support a 24-7 over-the-counter cryptocurrency options flow operation. The role is based in the London office, with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week.

Key responsibilities

• 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 actionable insights.
• Drive new business, grow the client base and deepen institutional relationships to increase revenue.
• Share market colour and client feedback with internal teams to shape product development and pricing strategy.
• Support and grow a 24-7 options flow operation with teams in Singapore, the UK and the US, serving clients across time zones.
• Work with Operations, Compliance, Legal and Onboarding to ensure smooth client onboarding, accurate trade booking and settlement, and compliance with internal policies and regulations.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an options trader or sales-trader, ideally structuring and selling options strategies to institutional and HNW clients.
• Solid broker-dealer background, comfortable trading on a discretionary basis.
• Proven revenue track record and an established network of institutional clients.
• Deep understanding of digital assets and crypto derivatives venues.
• Comfortable working flexible hours to coordinate with global teams.

Required skills

• Exceptional understanding of derivatives pricing, portfolio and risk management.
• Strong quantitative analysis and data manipulation skills to analyse market data and build client pitches and trade ideas.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to perform under pressure and handle high volumes of transactions.

What we offer

• Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity.
• Work from anywhere for up to 20 days per year.
• ClassPass, unlimited vacation and Apple equipment.
• A flexible work culture and the chance to build a career in a rapidly expanding global technology company.