OTC Derivatives Trader

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for providing pricing and liquidity on OTC and exchange RFQs, leveraging your market knowledge and client objectives. You will also structure bespoke options solutions, produce client pitches, and drive new business growth.

You will collaborate with teams across different time zones to support a 24-7 options flow operation. Your contributions will help shape product development and pricing strategies, enhancing the client experience and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills that matter here

• options trading: Your experience in options trading will be critical for structuring and selling strategies to institutional clients.
• quantitative analysis: Strong quantitative skills are essential for analyzing market data and creating effective client pitches and trade ideas.
• interpersonal skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will help you build and maintain relationships with institutional clients.

Who this role suits

• You have a proven track record in options trading and a solid broker-dealer background.
• You thrive in high-pressure environments and can make quick decisions.
• You are client-focused and have a strong network within the institutional trading community.
• You are adaptable and willing to work flexible hours to coordinate with global teams.

From the employer

What You Will Do

• Provide pricing and liquidity on OTC and exchange RFQs, using discretionary judgement based on market conditions and client goals.
• Structure and price bespoke options solutions tailored to client hedging, yield and directional objectives.
• Produce client pitches, trade ideas, and sales material backed by quantitative analysis, turning market and regulatory developments into timely, actionable insights.
• Drive new business, grow the client base, and deepen existing institutional relationships to increase revenue generation.
• Share market color and client feedback with internal teams to shape product development and pricing strategy.
• Support and grow a 24-7 options flow operation with teams based in Singapore, the UK, the US, providing consistent service and optimal trading conditions for clients across multiple time zones.
• Work with Operations, Compliance, Legal, and Onboarding to ensure smooth client onboarding, accurate trade booking and settlement, and adherence to internal policies and applicable regulations.

What You Will Need

• Proven experience as an options trader or sales-trader, ideally structuring and selling options strategies to institutional and HNW clients.
• A solid broker-dealer background, comfortable trading on a discretionary basis.
• A proven revenue track record and an established network of institutional clients.
• Exceptional understanding of derivatives pricing, portfolio and risk management.
• Strong quantitative analysis and data manipulation skills to analyze market data and build client pitches, trade ideas, and sales material with marketing.
• A deep understanding of digital assets and crypto derivatives venues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-focused approach and the ability to perform under pressure, make quick decisions, and handle high volumes of transactions.
• Must be comfortable working flexible hours in coordination with our global teams.
• The ideal candidate will be a hungry, hard-working individual.

Compensation & Perks

• Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company.
• This is a role based in our London office, with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week.
• Work from Anywhere Policy: You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.
• ClassPass Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it.
• Apple equipment.
• The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field.
• Flexible work culture.