Trading Assistant - Crypto Options (UK/EU timezone-based)

Trading Support: Assist traders with the execution of trades, risk management, and strategy optimization for crypto options.

Accounting and Reporting: Option Booking: Ensure accurate booking of options trades into our systems, maintaining precision in terms of price, volume, and counterparty details.

Settlements: Coordinate with trading counterparties for timely and accurate settlements of options trades. Monitor and reconcile any discrepancies.

Confirmations: Handle confirmations for options trades, ensuring all parties have agreed terms and conditions documented correctly.

Data Analysis: Develop and generate new reports, analysis, and GUI tools to aid traders in strategizing and decision-making.

Process Improvement: Work with developers to automate processes or streamline existing workflows to increase efficiency in trading operations.

Compliance: Ensure all trading activities adhere to regulatory standards and internal compliance policies, particularly in option trading.

Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with internal teams (like Operations and Product teams) as well as external parties to facilitate smooth trade operations.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.

Experience: Previous experience in trading or a related financial role, preferably with a focus on options or derivatives in traditional or crypto markets.

Exposure to or understanding of blockchain technology and crypto/digital asset market dynamics is highly desirable.

Technical Skills: Good Python skills, SQL queries

Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with trading platforms or financial software.

Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative and analytical skills; you must be able to interpret market data and financial statements.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication for dealing with traders, developers, and other stakeholders.

Mindset: Curiosity about digital asset trading, market making, and the crypto options markets

Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Willingness to learn and adapt quickly.

Our recruitment philosophy

We value self-awareness and powerful communication skills in our recruitment process. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand themselves and their career goals. We’re after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, acts with ownership and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.

A competitive salary package, with various benefits depending on the method of engagement (employee or Contractor).

Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely

The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence

As an employer we are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, and hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.

Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.