Head of Trading & Risk - lead the trading team from an operations & commercial perspective. 

Role Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and experienced Head of Trading & Risk to join us. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantitative trading, risk management, and proprietary trading strategies, with a minimum of 10 years experience.

As the Director of Trading & Risk, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of trading operations, trading positions, client portfolio and risk management for the entire group.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement proprietary trading strategies to optimize profitability and minimize risk.

- Develop and build out core OTC trading mandate, timelines and objectives with senior mgmt.

- Sits above risk and p&l of entire OTC trading desk and all books that develop underneath

- Drive the evolution of operational fund flows, settlement processes, third-party relationships with vendors etc.

- Builds and owns client relationships and works with broader instl sales and trading team to drive incremental OTC flow.

- Work with Insti sales team to cross sell, create new services & assets, alongside Compliance.

- Manage a team of quantitative analysts and traders, providing guidance and support to drive performance and achieve strategic objectives.

- Monitor market conditions and identify opportunities to capitalize on emerging trends and market inefficiencies.

- Conduct quantitative analysis to assess risk exposure and develop risk mitigation strategies.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management and trading desks, to align trading activities with business objectives.

- Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to trading and risk management.

- Continuously evaluate and enhance trading algorithms and models to adapt to changing market dynamics.

- Analyze performance metrics and develop reports to communicate trading results and risk profiles to key stakeholders.

- Stay abreast of industry developments and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the trade and risk management team.

Skills

Qualifications:

- Proven track record of success in quantitative trading and risk management roles, with at least 10 years of experience in a leadership capacity.

- Extensive understanding of financial and crypto markets, trading strategies, and risk management techniques.

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB for quantitative analysis and algorithmic trading.

- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage teams and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement across new assets, protocols, NFTs etc

- Ability to thrive under pressure and make sound decisions in high-stakes trading environments.

- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to trading operations.

- Comfortable managing position and counterparty risk and operating in a fast-paced trading environment