Ripple Trading and Markets Director

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Ripple Trading and Markets Director to lead its digital asset trading unit. This role involves strategic execution, risk management, and partnership building within the crypto trading landscape. The ideal candidate will bring over 12 years of experience in the financial industry, with a strong understanding of blockchain and financial markets. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the global financial system and enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and impactful contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses and equity

Healthcare benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous vacation policy

Catered lunches

Employee giving match

Wellness reimbursements

Team bonding activities

Professional development budget

Qualifications

• 12+ years in the financial industry, including 5+ years in trading.
• Deep understanding of financial products and derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for digital asset trading.
• Manage reporting, budgets, and compliance processes.

Skills

Financial Markets Expertise

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Decision Making

Communication Skills

Education

Advanced Degree in Economics

Degree in Statistics

Tools

Crypto Trading Platforms

Financial Modelling Software

Job description

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Client:

Ripple

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

Ripple is growing, and we’re looking for exceptional individuals to help build and oversee the largest digital asset trading unit and DeFi ecosystem in crypto. This candidate will report into the EMEA Head of Trading and Markets to help with the growth and operational excellence of Ripple's trading unit, managing organic and inorganic and addressing the liquidity requisites integral to our success. The ideal candidate for this role should have a proven track record of scaling traditional financial businesses effectively. They should possess executive presence to engage successfully with high-level leaders. Additionally, they must have a thorough understanding of technology, blockchain, and financial markets, along with strong analytical skills in these areas.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Strategic Execution: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for Ripple’s digital asset trading vertical, focusing on liquidity provision, automated market-making, and servicing firm-wide liquidity through innovative trading solutions.
• Management Reporting: Handle management processes around reporting, budgets, target planning, continuity planning, resiliency, compliance, etc.
• Principal Investments: Drive principal investments in key infrastructure projects to enhance the firm's capabilities and de-risk firmwide dependencies through thought leadership, relationship building, identifying prospects, and taking deals to completion.
• Balance Sheet Optimization: Help develop infrastructure and processes for active balance sheet trades in Digital and FIAT assets, including derivatives, lending, and on-chain liquidity seeding and market-making.
• Risk Management Solutions: Design and implement customized risk management strategies to mitigate counterparty or financial risks across the firm.
• Market Expansion: Assist the team with Ripple’s penetration into DeFi and Stablecoins from a markets and trading perspective, navigating the complexities of a highly regulated landscape.
• Partnership Building: Build, cultivate, and maintain strategic partnerships with key financial institutions in the crypto trading and infrastructure landscape. Maximize benefits of partnerships over their lifespan.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Forge collaborative partnerships with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with Ripple's product offerings, alongside establishing the requisite legal and compliance frameworks. Own and be accountable for delivery regardless of functional span.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Educational Background: Advanced Degree in economics, statistics, physics, applied math, or related field preferred.
• Professional Experience: 12+ years of experience in the financial industry and at least 5 years in trading departments, including experience in institutional DeFi or launching new crypto products.
• Market Expertise: Deep understanding of financial markets products, derivatives, credit structuring, and illiquid markets.
• Crypto Experience: Knowledge of crypto infrastructure players, protocols, and dApps (on-ramps/off-ramps, banking networks, stablecoins, lending/borrowing, exchanges, wallets, DeFi liquidity, custodians, prime brokers, payment providers).
• Decision Making: Decisiveness with the ability to process complex information quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Risk, Governance, and Compliance: Strong understanding of operational risk, compliance, and regulations, with experience in creating governance frameworks for large-scale institutions preferred.
• Soft Skills: Excellent documentation, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders.
• A learning environment with opportunities to dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact, supported by a professional development budget.
• An inclusive environment where every employee is respected, valued, and empowered, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or culture.
• Flexible in-office collaboration, with teams deciding on 10+ days a month in the office.
• Weekly all-company meetings for updates and Q&A with leadership.
• Team offsites, bonding activities, happy hours, and more.

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity.
• Benefits covering physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family support, and more.
• Employee giving match.

Take Care of Yourself

• R&R days for rest and recharge.
• Wellness reimbursements and virtual programming.
• Generous vacation and parental leave policies.
• Catered lunches, stocked kitchens, and fun events.

Benefits are for full-time employees.

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Please see our UK/EU and California privacy notices for applicants.