IMC
Finance
OTCTrader(Crypto)
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“OTC Trader (Crypto) at IMC. Skills: OTC Crypto Trading, PnL Growth, Block Trade Execution, Low-latency and Algorithmic Trading Strategies, Market Risk Monitoring, Counterparty Communication, Python. growing the desk’s PnL. executing block trades across digital asset markets”
What You'll Achieve.
growing the desk’s PnL; optimize execution quality and PnL
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2-5 years of experience in quantitative trading or research, Python skills, Solid quantitative background in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field, High attention to detail, good time management, clear communication skills, Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative trading environment
Nice to Have
crypto experience is a plus, Prior exposure to crypto markets or digital assets, Experience working directly with trading counterparties, Familiarity with execution, market microstructure, or trading systems
What You'll Do.
growing the desk’s PnL
executing block trades across digital asset markets
Design and implement complex low-latency and algorithmic trading strategies across various Crypto venues and products
Iterate on trading strategies to optimize execution quality and PnL
Monitor execution and market risk in real time during trading sessions
Quote counterparties for voice trades during APAC hours
Contribute to improving tooling
and automation around OTC trading workflows
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with counterparties, acting as a point of contact for trading-related topics; Collaborate with Trading, Technology, Operations, and Compliance teams to ensure smooth end-to-end trade flow
Communication Scope
clear communication skills
Full Job Description
We are looking for a commercially driven OTC Crypto Trader to join our team in Sydney. In this role, you will be directly responsible for growing the desk’s PnL and executing block trades across digital asset markets. You will be entrusted with large ticket sizes and expected to operate with professionalism, discretion, and a sharp commercial instinct. Your core responsibilities: Design and implement complex low-latency and algorithmic trading strategies across various Crypto venues and products. Iterate on trading strategies to optimize execution quality and PnL. Monitor execution and market risk in real time during trading sessions. Work closely with counterparties, acting as a point of contact for trading-related topics (e. g. monitoring chats, handling operational issues during trading hours). Collaborate with Trading, Technology, Operations, and Compliance teams to ensure smooth end-to-end trade flow. Quote counterparties for voice trades during APAC hours Contribute to improving tooling, analytics, and automation around OTC trading workflows. Your skills and experience: 2-5 years of experience in quantitative trading or research (crypto experience is a plus, not a must). Strong Python skills and the ability to work independently on research and production-level code. Solid quantitative background in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field. High attention to detail, good time management, and clear communication skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative trading environment. Nice to have: Prior exposure to crypto markets or digital assets. Experience working directly with trading counterparties. Familiarity with execution, market microstructure, or trading systems. About Us IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depen
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