Wintermute Jobs

About Wintermute 

Wintermute is one of the largest crypto native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. Wintermute also has a Wintermute Ventures arm that invests in early stage DeFi projects. 

Wintermute was founded in 2017 and has successfully navigated industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. To Wintermute digital assets is not just another asset class, we believe in the innovative potential of blockchain, the fundamental innovations, we have a long-term view on the digital asset market and are taking a leadership position in building an innovative and compliant market. You can read more here. 

Working at Wintermute 

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of OTC trading during London hours, from quoting trades to maintaining relationships with trading counterparties to increase trading activity
• Work closely with senior traders to price and quote larger and more exotic trades
• Evaluate and mitigate trading risks by using risk management strategies.
• Work with the business development team to create and contribute to the OTC sales strategy
• Leverage internal market commentary and research resources to provide additional value-add to counterparties; being able to generate own market color/research is an advantage 
• Participate in relevant conferences, events, and networking opportunities to expand our client base and stay ahead of market trends. 

Hard skills requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or related field, such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or Engineering 
• Experience working as a sales trader in a high performing business.
• Crypto experience would be an advantage. However, we are open to consider applicants from other asset classes. 
• Strong trading knowledge of OTC spot trading 
• Trading knowledge of derivatives products is a significant advantage; ability to learn pricing of derivatives is required (we will test)
• Experience in a HFT/algorithmic trading  business would be a plus. 
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills (we will test)
• Strong interest and curiosity in blockchain, crypto and DeFi - you like keeping track of major news and developments the crypto world

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training program with mentorship from experienced traders.
• Clear progression pathway within our trading team.
• Competitive graduate salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cryptocurrency markets and technology.
• Dynamic, collaborative work environment with significant learning opportunities.

Note:

• Although we are unable to accept fully remote candidates, we support significant flexibility in regards to working from home and working hours. We operate a hybrid working model.