OTC Sales Trader

Wintermute; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency trading firm is seeking a Sales Trader to drive OTC business growth. This role requires ownership of trading during London hours and collaboration with senior traders. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in a quantitative field and experience in sales trading. Opportunities for mentorship and competitive salaries with bonuses exist in a dynamic work environment that values flexibility and collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive training program

Clear progression pathway

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

Exposure to cryptocurrency markets

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or Engineering.
• Experience as a sales trader in a high-performing business.
• Strong trading knowledge of OTC spot trading.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of OTC trading during London hours.
• Work closely with senior traders to price and quote larger trades.
• Evaluate and mitigate trading risks.

Skills

Sales trading experience

Strong trading knowledge of OTC spot trading

Excellent quantitative and analytical skills

Strong interest in blockchain and DeFi

Education

Minimum Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Job description

About Wintermute

Wintermute is one of the largest crypto native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. Wintermute also has a Wintermute Ventures arm that invests in early stage DeFi projects. Wintermute was founded in 2017 and has successfully navigated industry cycles. Culturally we combine the best of the two worlds : the technology standards of high‑frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. To Wintermute digital assets is not just another asset class we believe in the innovative potential of blockchain the fundamental innovations we have a long‑term view on the digital asset market and are taking a leadership position in building an innovative and compliant market. You can read more here.

Working at Wintermute

We are looking for someone with a strong background in OTC and a proven track record in sales trading. As a Sales Trader you will play a crucial role in OTC business growth by trading and expanding relationships with Wintermute trading counterparties. Wintermute is a leading OTC desk in the cryptocurrency markets offering principal liquidity across the full range of OTC products from 500 tokens in spot to all major OTC derivatives including CFDs options futures and tailored products. We have over 2000 counterparties globally with excellent growth opportunities. We operate with no legacy processes no corporate bureaucracy yet maintain the highest standards of professionalism within a very dynamic and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of OTC trading during London hours from quoting trades to maintaining relationships with trading counterparties to increase trading activity
• Work closely with senior traders to price and quote larger and more exotic trades
• Evaluate and mitigate trading risks by using risk management strategies.
• Work with the business development team to create and contribute to the OTC sales strategy
• Leverage internal market commentary and research resources to provide additional value‑add to counterparties; being able to generate own market color / research is an advantage
• Participate in relevant conferences events and networking opportunities to expand our client base and stay ahead of market trends.

Hard skills requirements

• Minimum Bachelors degree in a quantitative or related field such as Mathematics Physics Computer Science Economics Finance or Engineering
• Experience working as a sales trader in a high performing business.
• Crypto experience would be an advantage. However we are open to consider applicants from other asset classes.
• Strong trading knowledge of OTC spot trading
• Trading knowledge of derivatives products is a significant advantage; ability to learn pricing of derivatives is required (we will test)
• Experience in a HFT / algorithmic trading business would be a plus.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills (we will test)
• Strong interest and curiosity in blockchain crypto and DeFi - you like keeping track of major news and developments the crypto world

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training program with mentorship from experienced traders.
• Clear progression pathway within our trading team.
• Competitive graduate salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge cryptocurrency markets and technology.
• Dynamic collaborative work environment with significant learning opportunities.

Note

Although we are unable to accept fully remote candidates we support significant flexibility in regards to working from home and working hours. We operate a hybrid working model.