Trader

FalconX

$106K — $167K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 1 - 4 years trading or trading support experience at relevant financial institutions
  • Basic understanding of options theory and Greek risks
  • Coding skills in Python or SQL preferred
  • Strong interest in crypto and macroeconomic markets
  • Personal experience with blockchain protocols and crypto liquidity
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Team-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

  • Trade and manage positions in crypto spot and derivatives markets
  • Coordinate with global trading teams for 24/7 market coverage
  • Ensure accurate trade capture and data flow in risk systems
  • Execute position reconciliation with high accuracy and timeliness
  • Compile and analyze trading metrics
  • Collaborate with accounting and operations to ensure record accuracy
  • Investigate discrepancies in a timely manner

Benefits

  • Full-time, in-person role with potential transition to a traditional M-F schedule
  • Opportunity to work at a leading sell-side crypto trading desk
  • Access to advanced trading and risk systems
  • Experience in a growing market-making firm
  • Gain exposure to global crypto exchanges and trading products
Full Job Description
Impact

We are a leading market-making firm focused on providing liquidity in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency markets. Utilizing advanced trading and risk systems, we operate across global crypto exchanges, offering deep liquidity and tight spreads in a variety of products. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a talented and driven junior trader to join our New York-based team.

This is a full-time, in-person role covering trading operations from Saturday through Wednesday, and an excellent opportunity to join one of the leading sell-side crypto trading desks in the world. This role would likely transition to a M-F full-time trading position following a successful 18-month term covering Sa-W.

Responsibilities:
  • Trade and manage positions across various crypto spot and derivatives markets
  • Coordinate closely with the global trading teams to maintain seamless 24/7 market coverage
  • Ensure accurate trade capture and quality data flow in our risk systems
  • Execute and maintain up-to-date position reconciliation with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
  • Compile and analyze metrics for trading
  • Work closely with accounting and operations teams to ensure record accuracy and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1 - 4 years of experience in trading or trading support experience at a bank, proprietary trading firm, or market-making firm. Crypto experience a plus
  • Basic understanding of options theory and greek risks
  • Coding skills (Python, SQL) are desirable but not mandatory
  • Strong interest in crypto and macroeconomic markets
  • Personal experience using various blockchain protocols and understanding of crypto liquidity conditions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Team-oriented

Compensation

Base pay for this role is expected to be between $106,000 - $167,000 USD for New York City. This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as location, skillset, experience, and qualifications.

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