Crypto Derivatives Sales-Trader

Secure Digital Markets; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Crypto-Derivatives Sales Trader to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in derivatives trading and client management to execute trades and develop relationships with OTC clients. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's success. You will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to providing innovative liquidity solutions in the cryptocurrency market. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Flexible working conditions

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in derivatives sales or trading, ideally within crypto.
• Strong risk management skills and competitive nature.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades and provide competitive quotes to OTC clients.
• Develop and manage client relationships while ensuring high service levels.

Skills

Derivatives Trading

Crypto Market Understanding

Client Relationship Management

Risk Management

Programming Skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Finance

Degree in Economics

Degree in Math

Job description

At SDM Financial, you can build a career out of making things happen! SDM Financial is the Derivatives Trading arm and sister company to Secure Digital Markets.

We have an opportunity for an ambitious Crypto-Derivatives Sales Trader to join SDM Financial, our US affiliated entity.

Reporting to the Head of Derivatives, the Trader will work in close collaboration with the members of the Trading Desk, sales & business development team, as well as the finance and quantitative group.

On a day to day basis, you will apply research, and master technology to uncover trading opportunities, execute trades, and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities & Expectations

The candidate must be based in the United States, with preference to those located in larger US Markets.

Responsibilities:

• Provide competitive quotes to and execute trades with OTC clients and LPs.
• Develop and execute Crypto Derivative trades (options, swaps, futures).
• Ensure strict adherence to trading limits whilst executing trade.
• Develop new and existing client relationships; maintain constant rapport with existing clients, and obtain new clients by attending conferences, social media outreach, etc.
• Proactively manage portfolio of clients, ensuring service level of the highest standards.
• Assist other internal service partners with post trade analysis and risk management tasks.
• Monitor market developments, news, and macro events to identify opportunities and risks for clients.
• Conduct research and generate trade ideas for distribution both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with the marketing team and provide input/assist to write market commentary and other sales collateral.
• Stay current with changes in system functionality, market structure changes, and industry developments.
• Support post-trade processes in coordination with operations, risk, and compliance teams.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in derivatives sales or trading, ideally within the crypto or broader financial markets.
• Expert understanding of the crypto markets and various trading strategies.
• Programming skills are at or above average.
• You are competitive by nature and always want to win.
• Strong risk management skills.
• Excited about working in a start-up environment.
• Excellent history of exceptional client service.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Math is considered an asset.

What You Will Gain from Joining our Team:

• Joining a great growth-centric, exciting team culture.
• A chance to make a difference in a growing company.
• Exciting projects and an opportunity to shape our future.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexibility.
• A focus and support on professional development - we value ongoing learning.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Health benefits.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Great Location with highly-talented international colleagues.
• Be a part of the exciting future of the cryptocurrency revolution and work at Canada's no.1 cryptocurrency brokerage!

About Secure Digital Markets

Secure Digital Markets bridges the gap between institutional capital and digital assets by providing flexible and curated liquidity solutions to our customers. Catering to institutional money looking for a way into the digital asset space, we understand your business and provide custom solutions to fit it.

Whether you’re an institution, trader, family office, exchange, fund, or mining group, we can provide you with everything from auto-liquidation to a direct feed of liquidity right to your API.

SDM is one of the first electronic, off-exchange digital asset liquidity providers in North America, operates through an electronic communication network (ECN), and offers deep liquidity to its clients with around-the-clock service.

Why Secure Digital Markets (SDM)?

The level of growth that is expected in the coming years is staggering, and we need the right person to come on board to help support this growth and be a part of our success story. The number one quality we value is teamwork, and everyone pulls together to give our best. With a focus on continued growth and industry leadership, exciting long term career possibilities are available for the driven energetic team member that joins our team.

Joining SDM today means joining a team of ambitious and caring individuals. Become a key part of our growth by applying today.

Please note, SDM receives a high volume of applicants thus only those selected to move forward in our interview process will be contacted.

SDM is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.