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Hivemind is looking for a talented and motivated Trader to join our London team. You will be responsible for trading a variety of digital assets across centralized and decentralized platforms, as well as managing your own risk and portfolio. You will also be expected to work collaboratively with other traders and analysts within a risk framework to execute trades for the team when needed. As a vital team member, you will be closely monitoring the markets, generating trade ideas, implementing and managing trades, and analyzing data to help ensure Hivemind makes well-informed trading decisions.   

Our ideal candidate is highly motivated and curious, seizes the initiative, feels comfortable as a native in the digital asset ecosystem, and is reliable under pressure. New challenges are expected to energize the candidate, who is passionate about the opportunities provided by blockchain technology and digital assets. 

This role requires working from our London office at least three days a week.

What you'll do

• A focus on extracting value for our trading strategies on a risk-adjusted return basis 
• Risk manages positions and adherence to the fund’s risk mandate and limits 
• Execute trades with precision and accuracy, demonstrating a commitment to staying tuned in and responsive to market changes, including weekends as needed  
• Develop, write up, and recommend crypto trading strategies 
• Trade execution across venues and products [spot and derivatives] 
• Portfolio risk monitoring 
• Actively track digital asset markets to identify market dislocations and relative value opportunities 
• Assist with investor relations activity during the monthly reporting cycle 

Our ideal candidate

• 5+ years of experience in an investment role at a startup, crypto firm, Investment Bank, Hedge Fund, or similar 
• A passion for trading and a love for the dynamic nature of the financial markets. 
• Self-starter able to proactively generate, execute, and manage trades through the lifecycle 
• Proven track record of generating profits in various market conditions and strategies 
• Willingness to work in a team and within a risk mandate structure 
• Experience with processing crypto transactions using wallets, DEXs, and on-exchange. 
• Advanced Excel skills with experience utilizing dynamic parameters, flexible modeling, sensitivity analysis, and data aggregation & analysis 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Outstanding presentation, reporting, and communication skills 
• Excellent understanding of industry trends and best practices 
• Ability to execute under pressure and within tight timelines while juggling multiple objectives 
• Detail-orientated and delivery-focused approach  
• Robust people skills, with a focus on collaboration and the ability to work effectively as part of a team 
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience 
• Previous experience professionally trading digital assets is highly desirable 
• Experience with derivatives and DeFi preferred 
• The ability and willingness to evidence blockchain interaction trading history preferred 
• Comfort with web3 scripting languages or other development experience with a data science/statistical analysis background is a plus