Derivatives Sales Trader
Drives OTC crypto derivatives sales by building institutional client relationships, providing tailored solutions, and executing complex trades while collaborating cross-functionally. Requires sales trading experience, derivatives knowledge, and a quantitative bachelor's degree.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities in OTC derivatives.
- Establish and nurture long-term relationships with institutional clients, providing tailored derivative solutions.
- Use programming skills to improve workflows and operational processes.
- Take ownership of client relationships and sales processes, guiding through complex derivative transactions.
- Manage client portfolio, ensure satisfaction, and identify additional trading needs.
- Collaborate with trading, structuring, legal, and operations teams.
- Ensure seamless trade execution and post-trade services.
- Articulate complex derivative concepts and market trends to clients.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of OTC derivative products (forwards, options).
- Proven experience in client-facing sales trading role.
- Track record building relationships with institutional clients (asset managers, hedge funds, corporations, banks).
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Understanding of market regulations and compliance.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Economics, or related quantitative field.
Nice-to-Haves
- Existing network of institutional clients.
- Programming experience for operational efficiencies.
- Background in macro trading across crypto, equities, fixed income, energy, fiat currencies.
Skills
Otc Derivatives, Forwards, Options Trading, Crypto Derivatives, Sales Trading, Client Relationship Management, Programming, Financial Regulations, Compliance, Macro Trading
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