OTC Sales Trader

Wintermute Trading; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Performance-based compensation

New York City office

Team events & company-wide events

Job summary

Wintermute is hiring a Sales Trader to join the US trading team in New York. The role focuses on OTC activity, relationship building with counterparties, and supporting growth of the OTC desk across digital assets.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in OTC and sales trading, with interest in blockchain, crypto, and DeFi, and the ability to work alongside a top-tier trading team in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or related field (Math, Physics, CS, Economics, Finance, Engineering).
• Experience as a sales trader in a high-performing environment.
• Crypto experience is a plus but candidates from other asset classes considered.

Responsibilities

• Own OTC trading during US hours from quoting to maintaining counterparty relationships.
• Assist senior traders in pricing and quoting larger/exotic trades.
• Evaluate and mitigate trading risks using risk management strategies.

Skills

Sales trading

OTC knowledge

Derivatives pricing

Quantitative skills

Crypto & DeFi curiosity

HFT/algorithmic trading

Relationship management

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field

Job description

About Wintermute

Wintermute is one of the largest algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across all major 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 is not just a trading company, it is one the most prominent and influential players in the digital asset markets: we are connected and partnering with all major players in the industry, we actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and incubation of projects. You can read more here.

Working at Wintermute

Wintermute is a global company with offices in London and Singapore. It opened its US office in early 2025 and it is set to grow significantly over the next several years. It’s a unique opportunity to play a role in the early rapid expansion of Wintermute Americas.

What you will work on

We are looking to hire a Sales Trader who will become a crucial member of the Wintermute US trading team. 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.

You will have the opportunity to have an impact on OTC growth, offer your own growth ideas and get guidance from our best-in-class trading team. 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 2,000 counterparties and a great room to grow overall and in the US specifically. We have no legacy processes, no corporate bureaucracy, yet the highest standards of professionalism and a very dynamic and collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of OTC trading during US 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 counterparty base and stay ahead of market trends.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s 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 considering 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.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Opportunity to work at the world's leading algorithmic trading firm in digital assets.
• Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership growth compared to traditional finance environments.
• A vibrant working culture with team events, celebrations and company wide team building events.
• A cool office in the heart of New York City which often hosts some of the leading industry events
• Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional yet with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial.
• A performance-based compensation with a significant earning upside alongside standard perks like private medical insurance
• Please ensure you are eligible to work in the US, at the moment Wintermute USA is unfortunately not able to sponsor US visas; if visa is a consideration for you, feel free to apply to the UK or Singapore offices where we offer visas and potential longer term reallocation to the US.