Derivatives Trader

About the Role Crypto.com's Quant Trading team executes trades and manages risks for derivative products such as options, futures, and swaps. The Derivatives Trader will identify and execute trading opportunities across perpetual futures, options, and broader derivatives markets, manage portfolio risk, and contribute to analytic tooling in a fast-paced 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 We're Looking For
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 5–10 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 in building, managing, and scaling derivative trading strategies.
• 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; strong command of Microsoft Excel. Experience with additional languages (e.g., C++, R, KDB+/Q) is a plus.
• Strong interest in and knowledge of both cryptocurrency and traditional asset classes.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with significant responsibility.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively across trading, risk, and technology teams. Nice to Have
• Prior experience trading crypto derivatives (perpetuals, options, structured products) would be a plus.
• Experience with real-time risk systems and automated execution infrastructure. Compensation & Benefits
• Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.
• Transformational and proactive working environment. Elevate employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.
• Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.