Senior Derivatives Trader
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15 hours ago
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Job Summary
At Anchorage Digital we are building the worlds most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto.
Anchorage Digital is a crypto platform that enables institutions to participate in digital assets through custody staking trading governance settlement and the industrys leading security infrastructure. Home to Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S. Anchorage Digital also serves institutions through Anchorage Digital Singapore Porto by Anchorage Digital and other offerings.
The company is funded by leading institutions including Andreessen Horowitz GIC Goldman Sachs KKR and Visa with its Series D valuation over $3 billion. Founded in 2017 in San Francisco California Anchorage Digital has offices in New York New York; Porto Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls South Dakota. Learn more at on X @Anchorage and on LinkedIn.
- As Senior Trader of OTC Derivatives at Anchorage you will bring your deep expertise in trading derivatives (including options forwards and structured products) across digital and traditional asset classes to help build and scale a best-in-class trading platform. You will play a key role in executing client business managing risk and developing the derivatives trading franchise.
You may be a fit for this role if you have:
- Our ideal candidate will bring deep experience from traditional and crypto sell-side trading environments and have a strong foundation in derivatives trading and market structure. This candidate must be based in the Western Hemisphere but not in the US or Canada.
Responsibilities:
In this position you will:
- Develop and execute comprehensive trading strategies for digital asset derivatives. Your role will involve adapting proven strategies from traditional asset classes to the innovative landscape of digital assets aligning these strategies with Anchorages long-term business objectives.
- Drive P&L growth while maintaining disciplined risk management practices
- Be a senior leader in expanding our OTC derivatives operations. Build and refine trading infrastructure develop new models and create durable processes to support the growth and success of our derivatives business.
- Lead execute and optimize trading strategies and portfolio management decisions your expertise will be crucial in enhancing execution efficiency. You will continuously assess and improve trading strategies using advanced quantitative models and performance analytics. Your ability to refine approaches based on market conditions and performance metrics will be key to maximizing profitability and efficiency.
- Guide and mentor junior traders. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing.
- Utilize your deep understanding of market dynamics to navigate complex trading environments. Apply quantitative skills to analyze market signals and make informed decisions that drive trading strategies.
- Implement and maintain effective risk management practices. Ensure that trading activities are conducted within established risk parameters balancing risk and return to protect the firms interests.
Must Haves:
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience as a trader specializing in derivatives including options forwards and structured products with a strong foundation and performance track record. Prior sell-side derivatives trading experience at a bulge bracket bank is highly valued.
- Market Knowledge: Possess an in-depth understanding of trading derivatives and the ability to apply this expertise to digital assets. Demonstrated proficiency in market dynamics including a solid grasp of how markets function and the opportunities they present. This includes familiarity with crypto market flows and the motivations driving market behavior.
- Quantitative Skills: Advanced quantitative and analytical capabilities with strong proficiency in quantitative modeling data analysis using Python R or other languages. Adept at developing complex financial models interpreting datasets and deriving actionable insights to drive trading decisions.
- Leadership: Experienced in mentoring and training junior traders with a focus on professional development and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. A collaborative team player who can demonstrate ownership autonomy and accountability in fast-moving environments
- Risk Management: Demonstrated strong and responsible risk appetite with a deep understanding of risk management principles and practical applications. Expertise in identifying assessing and mitigating risk across various trading strategies and market conditions. Adept at making swift but well informed decisions and maintaining composure in high-pressure trading environments.
Although not a requirement bonus points if:
About Anchorage Digital: Who we are
The Anchorage Village what we call our team brings together the brightest minds from platform security financial services and distributed ledger technology to provide the building blocks that empower institutions to safely participate in the evolving digital asset ecosystem. Asa diverse team of more than 600 members we are united in one common goal: building the future of finance by providing the foundation upon which value moves safely in the new global economy.
Anchorage Digital is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone and we are intentional about making sure people feel respected supported and connected at workregardless of who you are or where you come from. We value and celebrate our differences and we believe being open about who we are allows us to do the best work of our lives.
Anchorage Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or veteran status. Anchorage Digital considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with other legal requirements. Anchorage Digital refers to services that are offered either through Anchorage Digital Bank National Association an OCC-chartered national trust bank or Anchorage Lending CA LLC a finance lender licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation License No. 60DBO-11976 or Anchorage Digital Singapore Pte Ltd a Singapore private limited company all wholly-owned subsidiaries of Anchor Labs Inc. a Delaware corporation.
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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Senior IC
About Company
Anchorage Digital is a regulated crypto platform that provides institutions with integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions. With the only federally chartered crypto bank in the US, as well as Anchorage Digital Singapore, which offers equivalent security and service st ... View more
