Options Trader – Digital Assets Market Making (US or EU Remote)

Job title:

Options Trader – Digital Assets Market Making (US or EU Remote)

Company

Keyrock

Job description

About KeyrockSince our beginnings in 2017, we’ve grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.Today, we rock with over 180 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs. Predominantly remote, we have hubs in London, Brussels and Singapore, also soon to be Paris, and host regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly. Today, our services span market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks.But we’re more than a service provider. We’re an initiator. We’re pioneers in adopting the Rust Development language for our algorithmic trading, and champions of its use in the industry. We support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program. We upgrade ecosystems by injecting liquidity into promising DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols. And we push the industry’s progress with our research and governance initiatives.At Keyrock, we’re not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We’re actively building it.Job descriptionWe’re looking for a skilled Trader to enhance and optimize our options trading systems. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping the team’s future direction, challenging existing processes, and driving innovation.Key Responsibilities:Manage risk and oversee trading for the desk’s options booksAnalyze historical data to refine trading strategies and identify new opportunitiesDesign, implement, and execute profitable positional option strategiesCollaborate closely with developers and the commercial team to improve overall trading performanceThis position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to both strategic decisions and hands-on trading operations.Background and experienceWe’re looking for a highly skilled options trader with a strong track record in systematic or semi-systematic trading, ideally within a top market-making firm. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of the options trading landscape, a responsible risk appetite, and driven to make continuous improvement.

Proven experience in driving improvements in a trading environment, particularly in market-making or systematic strategiesStrong grasp of options trading concepts, including market making, positional systematic trading, and derivative strategiesAt least four years of experience in the trading industry, ideally managing a profitable options bookHands-on experience in TradeFi, DeFi, and/or crypto trading is strongly preferredUnderstanding of crypto markets and their structure (a plus)Ability to research, design, and implement option trading models and strategiesProficiency in object-oriented programming languages, preferably Python, but also C#, C++, Java, or RustEntrepreneurial mindset with a problem-solving approach, quick decision-making skills, and a willingness to experiment and learnStrong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with global teams from diverse backgroundsOpen to innovative approaches and new methodologies in a fast-paced, team-driven environmentFluency in EnglishOur recruitment philosophyWe value self-awareness and powerful communication skills in our recruitment process. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand themselves and their career goals. We’re after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, acts with ownership and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.Our offerA competitive salary package and bonus, with various benefits depending on method of engagement (Employee vs Contractor)Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotelyThe freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellenceAs an employer we are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, and hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.

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Location

London

Job date

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 23:34:31 GMT

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