Defi Internships

About Keyrock

Since 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, Singapore and 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.

Mission statement

We’re seeking a Trading Operations Intern to join our dynamic trading operations team, supporting our mission to optimize liquidity and enhance market efficiency in the digital asset ecosystem. This role is perfect for a crypto enthusiast eager to dive into the fast-paced world of algorithmic trading, market making, and operational excellence. As an intern, you’ll work closely with our traders, quants, and tech teams, gaining hands-on experience in trading operations, data analysis, and process optimization.

This is a unique chance to build your career in the crypto industry, contributing to Keyrock’s growth while developing skills in trading systems, blockchain technology, and financial operations. The ideal candidate is driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about the potential of digital assets.

Job description

Trading Operations tasks:

• Trade settlement and communication with internal and external trading counterparties to ensure timely and accurate settlements

• Trade reconciliation from post trade to settlement to ensure correct and timely settlement

• Liaising internally with the wider trading and other teams, OTC and options teams on balances and settlement status, and providing administrative support where needed

• Asset rebalancing and whitelisting of crypto addresses across multiple CEXs and DEXs

• Helping improve and contributing to the design of a more streamlined trade reporting and post-trade settlement procedures

Travel Rule Compliance & Transaction Monitoring:

• Ensuring accurate and timely recording and transmission of required customer information in accordance with the FATF Travel Rule. Liaise with Compliance to help maintain compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regulations.

• Accurately record and maintain transaction data, including sender and beneficiary information.

• Utilize Travel Rule compliance software and tools to manage and track data.

• Investigate and report suspicious transactions in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Background and experience

We value self-awareness, passion, and a conscious choice to thrive in the crypto industry. The perfect fit is a collaborative, crypto-curious individual who acts with ownership and delivers scalable outcomes. Specifically, we seek: 

• Education: Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.

• Crypto Interest: Enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and DeFi, with a basic understanding of digital asset markets or a willingness to learn rapidly.

• Analytical Skills: Comfort with data analysis and problem-solving, ideally with exposure to Python, SQL, R, or similar tools for processing market data.

• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to monitoring trades and operational processes, ensuring accuracy in a high-stakes environment.

• Tech Savvy: Familiarity with APIs, trading platforms, or blockchain ecosystems is a plus but not required.

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with professional proficiency in English.

• Mindset: A proactive, entrepreneurial attitude, thriving in a fast-paced, remote-first environment with flexible working hours.

• Bonus Points: Experience with crypto exchanges (e.g., Binance, Kraken, Uniswap), knowledge of market making, or exposure to algorithmic trading concepts.

Our recruitment philosophy

We 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 offer

• A 6 month paid internship in a busy trading office of a market leading Crypto Company

• The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence 

As 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.

https://keyrock.com/careers/