Keyrock is scaling its global options desk and looking for an experienced Options Trader to take ownership of a significant book across crypto derivatives markets. This is a high-impact role where you'll design and execute strategies, manage risk, and directly influence the desk's direction.
What You'll Do
- Manage and optimize risk across options books.
- Research, design, and execute profitable strategies, both systematic and positional.
- Analyze market and historical data to refine performance and uncover new opportunities.
- Collaborate with developers and the commercial team to push trading efficiency and edge.
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years of experience running profitable options strategies, ideally at a leading market-making or systematic trading firm.
- Strong grasp of options trading, volatility surfaces, and derivative structures.
- Ability to research, design, and implement option trading models and strategies.
- Proven record of driving improvements in a trading environment.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, fast decision-maker, and constant learner.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with global teams from diverse backgrounds.
- Fluency in English.
Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience in TradeFi, DeFi, and/or crypto trading is strongly preferred.
- C++, Java, or Rust knowledge is a plus.
Technical Stack
- Python, C++, Java, Rust
Team & Environment
You'll be part of a global team of 200+ members, working side by side with quant developers and engineers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation with significant upside.
- High autonomy and ownership in shaping strategies.
- Remote-first with flexibility, but with core coverage expected for your trading region.
- Global, flexible, and collaborative environment.
Work Mode
This is a remote position with a global team.
