Head of Prime Trading Desk - Remote

Overview

As the leader of the Prime Trading desk, you will help grow our business by interfacing with clients and working cross functionally with Engineers, Quants, Trading Ops, Sales, Account Management, and Legal/Compliance, guiding the team in pricing and risk-managing trades.

In Short

• Lead and grow the Prime Trading Desk overseeing strategy and risk management.
• Develop and manage high-performance teams of traders.
• Client relationship management and business development for institutional clients.
• Innovate and lead on trading infrastructure improvements.
• Collaborate with other trading desks to enhance liquidity.
• Work with Kraken traders and researchers to enhance market knowledge.
• Stay ahead of market trends and leverage new opportunities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of trading experience in financial services.
• Master's or PhD in a quantitative discipline.
• Expertise in flow trading, execution, and risk management strategies.
• Strategic thinking and execution capabilities.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Experience in cultivating institutional relationships.
• Operational excellence in trade compliance and execution.
• Passion for crypto and innovation.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, or C++.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

• Work in a fully remote environment with a diverse team.
• Engage in a mission-focused company with a strong culture.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Be part of the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.