Crypto Wallet Operations Specialist

DRW; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm in Greater London is looking for a Crypto Wallet Operations Specialist to enhance the efficiency of their cryptoasset trading operations. Key responsibilities include facilitating cryptocurrency transactions, managing cryptoasset inventory, and collaborating with internal teams for reconciliation. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of blockchains, familiarity with centralized exchanges, and experience in cryptocurrency transactions. Proficiency in Python is preferred, alongside the ability to work flexible hours to overlap with North America.

Qualifications

• Experience with cryptocurrency transactions.
• Strong understanding of various blockchains and how to read block explorers.
• Familiarity with centralized exchanges is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Experience with DeFi protocols is highly preferred.
• Knowledge in Python or other scripting languages like VBA is preferred.
• Background in traditional finance or crypto trading is valuable.
• Availability for variable work hours that may overlap with North America.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cryptocurrency transactions between exchanges.
• Perform treasury and inventory management of cryptoassets.
• Monitor pending settlements and manage settlement risks.
• Collaborate with back-office teams for reconciliation activities.
• Work closely with a fast-paced trading team.
• Provide responses to internal and external requests promptly.
• Troubleshoot issues proactively.
• Utilize technology skills for automating operational processes.

Skills

Cryptocurrency transactions

Understanding of blockchains

Centralized exchanges

DeFi protocols

Python

Multi-task management

Tools

Excel

VBA

Job description

Company Overview

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

Role Summary

As a Crypto Wallet Operations Specialist, you’ll help support the day‑to‑day operations of our cryptoasset trading business. You will work closely with a variety of internal teams and external counterparties and exchanges to efficiently manage daily workflows and continually refine operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cryptocurrency transactions between exchanges
• Perform treasury and inventory management of cryptoassets
• Monitor pending settlements and liaise with counterparties and exchanges as needed to reduce settlement risk
• Liaise with back‑office teams to facilitate comprehensive reconciliation activities
• Collaborate with a fast‑paced trading team
• Provide timely and accurate responses to internal and external requests
• Be a proactive problem‑solver by troubleshooting issues/problems
• Utilize technology skills (Excel, VBA or other programming background) to automate operational processes and perform analysis on large data sets
• Provide additional administrative support to the team as needed

Requirements

• Previous experience transacting cryptocurrency
• Strong understanding of various blockchains and how to read block explorers
• Familiarity with centralized exchanges
• Efficient in managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience with DeFi protocols highly preferred
• Python experience preferred or other scripting language experience such as Excel or VBA
• Traditional finance or crypto trading knowledge
• Ability to work a variable work schedule that overlaps with North America hours

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