VP/SVP, Crypto Option Trader, Global Financial Markets - (WD74417)

DBS Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join DBS Bank Limited as a Cryptocurrency Option Trader in our Digital Asset Trading team, where you'll engage in market-making, directional trading, and managing risk within a dynamic framework. This role demands strong expertise in crypto derivatives and a collaborative mindset to enhance our trading strategies and execution tools.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience trading options or other derivatives (preferably with crypto exposure).
• Strong understanding of crypto market structure and derivatives.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Trade crypto options across centralized exchanges and OTC partners.
• Design and implement trading strategies, including delta-hedging and gamma scalping.
• Analyze market trends to drive informed trading decisions.

Skills

Option pricing

Volatility surfaces

Risk management techniques

Trading analytics

Automation

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science

Tools

Python

KDB

Job description

Business Function

As an Asian leader in treasury operations, DBS Global Financial Markets (GFM) extends a broad range of capabilities ranging from trading, structuring and sales in foreign exchange, interest rates, money market, credit, equity, commodities, bonds, derivatives and securities. We are a key player in various regional markets and actively make market, structure, originate, innovate and distribute a wide range of products.

Our extensive network in Asia and our growing Asian focused franchises helps expand our product outreach and deepen product penetration. Altogether, our specialists are working across our expanding branch network to offer a full range of products and exceptional levels of services to clients investing and hedging in the global markets.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cryptocurrency Option Trader to join our Digital Asset Trading team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of crypto derivatives, particularly options on major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. You will be responsible for market-making, directional and volatility trading, and managing risk within a well-defined framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade crypto options (vanilla and structured) across centralized exchanges (CEX) and OTC partners.

• Identify and exploit arbitrage, volatility, and skew opportunities across different maturities and instruments

• Design and implement trading strategies, including delta-hedging, gamma scalping, and calendar spreads

• Monitor and manage portfolio risk including Greeks, tail risks, and implied vs realized volatilities

• Collaborate with quant and tech teams to improve pricing models, backtesting infrastructure, and execution tools

• Collaborate with sales team to achieve revenue target.

• Support structuring team in designing bespoke crypto-linked structured products and payoffs

• Analyze market trends, news, and blockchain data to drive informed trading decisions

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of experience trading options or other derivatives (preferably with crypto exposure)

• Strong understanding of option pricing, volatility surfaces, and risk management techniques

• Familiarity with crypto market structure, including perpetual futures, DEXs, and wallets

• Proficient in Python, KDB, or other relevant tools for trading analytics and automation

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field

• Entrepreneurial mindset, able to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.