Head of OTC, Spot

Europe

Apply with AI Apply

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cryptocurrency, Financial Services, Blockchain TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in trading or execution within financial services or crypto, with a strong background in Spot, Linear products, or Prime Brokerage. Proven ability to manage and grow relationships with institutional clients and HNWIs is required, along with hands-on experience with both OTC and API-driven execution models. Delta One experience is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

The Head of OTC, Spot will lead a unified execution desk, managing client relationships, flow, and execution across a range of services. Responsibilities include providing white-glove trading coverage, executing and hedging client flows across multiple venues, and optimizing execution quality and inventory management. The role involves driving institutional volume and flow by maximizing client engagement, optimizing inventory usage, and deepening liquidity relationships, while collaborating with Sales and Account Management to grow volumes and unlock cross-sell opportunities. Additionally, the Head of OTC, Spot will ensure 24/7 global coverage with flexible working hours and strategic team coordination, and collaborate with internal teams for accurate transaction settlement and with other traders to enhance market knowledge.

Skills

OTC trading

Spot trading

Market making

Institutional sales

High-net-worth client management

Liquidity management

Risk management

Crypto

Blockchain

Financial services

Kraken

Cryptocurrency exchange for buying and trading

About Kraken

Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade various digital assets. It offers features that cater to both beginners and experienced traders, making it easy to navigate the cryptocurrency market. Users can execute trades with high liquidity, which means their transactions are completed quickly. The platform charges low transaction fees, sometimes as low as 0%, helping users keep more of their profits. Kraken also provides advanced charting tools to help investors track their investments effectively. Security is a major focus, with multiple protective measures in place to keep user assets safe. The platform supports 70 different asset pairs and is continuously expanding its offerings. Additionally, Kraken offers 24/7 global support to assist users with any questions or issues.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$108.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees