Derivatives Trader

About the role

This Derivatives Trader position at Crypto.com focuses on identifying and capitalizing on trading opportunities across perpetual futures, options, and other derivatives. The role involves developing and executing strategies designed for capital efficiency and strong risk-adjusted returns. A key aspect is the real-time monitoring and management of portfolio performance, including Greek exposures and other critical risk metrics, ensuring proactive adjustments and sound financial decisions.

The role also requires contributing to the development of analytical tools and dashboards to improve decision-making processes. Candidates will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving trading infrastructure issues promptly, as well as investigating performance anomalies and execution problems to implement corrective measures. This ensures the continuous smooth operation and optimization of trading activities within a dynamic environment.

Success in this role means effectively building, managing, and scaling derivative trading strategies while maintaining a strong understanding of pricing, hedging, and risk management. It requires a self-motivated individual who can thrive under pressure, adapt to rapid changes, and collaborate effectively with various teams including risk and technology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced quantitative skills and a keen interest in both cryptocurrency and traditional asset classes.

The salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $219,000 annually.

Skills that matter here

• Mathematics: Required for a strong understanding of derivatives pricing, hedging techniques, and risk management frameworks.
• Statistics: Essential for applying advanced quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills to trading strategies.
• Python: Proficiency in this language is required for developing and implementing trading strategies and analytical tools.
• Microsoft Excel: A strong command of Excel is necessary for data analysis and financial modeling in trading operations.
• C++: Experience with this language is a plus, indicating potential for contributing to high-performance trading systems.
• KDB+/Q: Experience with this technology is a plus, suggesting involvement with specialized financial data management systems.

Who this role suits

• A person with 5-10 years of profitable trading experience on a leading desk, across any asset class.
• Someone with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field like Mathematics or Computer Science.
• An individual who is self-motivated, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• A professional with strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, able to apply them under time-sensitive conditions.

From the employer

• Identify and monetize trading opportunities across perpetual futures, options, and derivatives markets.
• Develop and execute strategies with a focus on capital efficiency and risk-adjusted returns.
• Monitor and manage portfolio performance, Greeks exposure (delta, gamma, vega, theta), and key risk metrics on a real-time basis.
• Contribute to the development of post-trade analytical tools and dashboards to enhance decision-making.
• Diagnose and resolve trading infrastructure issues in real time.
• Investigate strategy performance anomalies and execution problems, implementing corrective measures as needed.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 5–10 years of profitable trading experience on a leading trading desk within a bank, proprietary trading firm, or market-making environment, across any asset class.
• Demonstrable experience in building, managing, and scaling derivative trading strategies.
• Strong understanding of derivatives pricing, hedging techniques, and risk management frameworks.
• Advanced quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply them under time-sensitive conditions.
• Proficiency in Python; strong command of Microsoft Excel. Experience with additional languages (e.g., C++, R, KDB+/Q) is a plus.
• Strong interest in and knowledge of both cryptocurrency and traditional asset classes.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with significant responsibility.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively across trading, risk, and technology teams.

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance package with extended coverage to dependents
• Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary
• Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up
• Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.
• Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining