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Derivatives Trader, NYC

BitGo
Location
New York, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Prime
Salary
$175,000 - $215,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of professional derivatives trading experience
  • Proven track record of trading and risk management across complex market environments
  • Deep understanding of derivatives markets and market structure
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
Nice to have
  • 10+ years of derivatives trading experience
  • Significant experience trading crypto-native derivatives
  • Deep institutional relationships across exchanges and market participants
  • Experience building or scaling a derivatives trading desk
  • Strong programming, quantitative modeling, or data analysis skills, particularly Python
What the job really is

As a Senior Derivatives Trader at BitGo in New York City, you will lead the execution and management of sophisticated derivatives trading strategies across digital asset markets. Your responsibilities will include identifying trading opportunities, managing significant risk exposures, and developing strategies to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns. You will collaborate closely with various teams to shape the trading strategy and contribute to the growth of BitGo's institutional derivatives trading capabilities.

Benefits
  • Equity
  • Annual performance bonus
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • High-pressure environment due to significant trading risk
  • Focus on digital assets may require adaptation for those from traditional finance backgrounds
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