Derivatives Trader

As a Derivatives Trader at Crypto.com, you join the Quant Trading team responsible for executing trades and managing risks across derivative products such as options, futures, and swaps. You identify and execute trading opportunities across perpetual futures, options, and broader derivatives markets, managing portfolio risk and optimizing execution within a high-performance environment.

What you'll do

• Identify and monetize trading opportunities across perpetual futures, options, and derivatives markets.
• Develop and execute strategies with a focus on capital efficiency and risk-adjusted returns.
• Monitor and manage portfolio performance, Greeks exposure (delta, gamma, vega, theta), and key risk metrics on a real-time basis.
• Contribute to the development of post-trade analytical tools and dashboards to enhance decision-making.
• Diagnose and resolve trading infrastructure issues in real time.
• Investigate strategy performance anomalies and execution problems, implementing corrective measures as needed.

What you bring

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 5 to 10 years of profitable trading experience on a leading trading desk within a bank, proprietary trading firm, or market-making environment, across any asset class.
• Demonstrable experience building, managing, and scaling derivative trading strategies.
• A strong understanding of derivatives pricing, hedging techniques, and risk management frameworks.
• Advanced quantitative, analytical, alpha research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply them under time-sensitive conditions.
• Proficiency in Python and a strong command of Microsoft Excel.
• A strong interest in and knowledge of both cryptocurrency and traditional asset classes.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with significant responsibility, demonstrating self-motivation and adaptability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across trading, risk, and technology teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with additional programming languages such as C++, R, or KDB+/Q.
• Prior experience trading crypto derivatives such as perpetuals, options, or structured products.
• Experience with real-time risk systems and automated execution infrastructure.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance package with extended coverage to dependents
• Attractive annual leave entitlement including birthday and work anniversary leave
• Flexible work hours and hybrid or remote setup options
• Internal mobility program offering diverse career alternatives
• Crypto.com Visa card provided upon joining

About Crypto.com

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 80 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs.