Options Trader

Wintermute; London; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job description

Options Trader

Location: London / Trading / Full-time / Hybrid

About Wintermute & Role

Wintermute is a leading crypto liquidity provider, managing billions in assets and trading over $5B/day. Our mission is to foster a decentralized world for transparent, efficient markets and products by providing liquidity algorithmically across diverse trading venues and offering best-in-class OTC products. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and incubation of projects while acting as official liquidity providers for high-profile blockchain endeavors.

Wintermute seeks an Options Trader for its growing options team, one of the biggest electronic trading desks in the crypto options market. In this role, you'll contribute to all aspects of trading, receive guidance from seasoned professionals, and enjoy autonomy and responsibility. You will engage with the full options stack, expanding the business across centralized finance, decentralized finance, and OTC. The ideal candidate is able to solve difficult problems and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Skills you’ll need:

• Experience trading in an options liquidity provision role.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong Python skills.
• Crypto experience is a plus.

Join our dynamic team and benefit from:

• Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibility and ownership compared to traditional finance environments.
• Performance-based compensation with significant earning potential.
• Contributing to a leading crypto startup within a collaborative, ambitious, and entrepreneurial culture.
• A vibrant work culture with frequent team meals, holiday celebrations, gaming events, and company-wide outings, including our annual Wintermute Weekend getaway.
• A modern, centrally-located London office.