Senior Crypto Options Trader: Build & Scale Global Desk

Wintermute; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wintermute is a leading algorithmic trading firm in digital assets, seeking an experienced options trader to build and scale our option trading business. You will own the full investment lifecycle from thesis development to execution and post-trade analysis, collaborating with engineering to optimise execution and latency.

A strong quantitative background and ability to learn Python are essential. We expect 3–5+ years in option liquidity provision at top trading firms, deep understanding of

Qualifications

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills (will be tested).
• Python coding is a strong advantage; willingness to learn python if needed.
• 3–5+ years of option liquidity provision at top trading firms; systematic/algorithmic trading experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and rationalise crypto market flows across spot, futures, and options.
• Analyse exchange-level data to identify trading opportunities and risks.
• Research and backtest volatility dynamics and relative value trades across assets.
• Develop alpha signals combining market microstructure with quantitative tools.
• Manage a multi-exchange crypto options portfolio and risk.

Skills

Python coding

Quantitative skills

Owner mentality

Trading experience

Job description

Wintermute is a leading algorithmic trading firm in digital assets, seeking an experienced options trader to build and scale our option trading business. You will own the full investment lifecycle from thesis development to execution and post-trade analysis, collaborating with engineering to optimise execution and latency.

A strong quantitative background and ability to learn Python are essential. We expect 3–5+ years in option liquidity provision at top trading firms, deep understanding of