Trading Desk Lead, Kraken Prime

About the Role

As the leader of the Prime Trading desk, you will play a key role in growing our business by leading trading operations, managing institutional client relationships, and innovating our trading infrastructure within the dynamic crypto market.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Prime trading operations, including strategy, business development, execution, and risk management.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of traders.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with institutional clients and other stakeholders.
• Drive business expansion within the institutional segment.
• Collaborate with tech teams to optimize and innovate the electronic trading infrastructure.
• Work closely with other trading desks to align strategies and enhance liquidity.
• Enhance market knowledge and expertise alongside other traders and researchers.
• Stay ahead of market trends and leverage new opportunities in the cryptocurrency landscape.

Requirements

• 5+ years of trading experience, with proven experience across Prime within financial services.
• Master’s or PhD in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
• Expert in Flow Trading, Execution, and Risk.