DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.Derivnex is DRW’s institutional platform for on-chain OTC derivatives lifecycle management, built on the permissioned Canton Network using the DAML smart-contract model. The platform transforms matched OTC trades into private, versioned smart-contract state with cryptographic attestation and immutable auditability. Margin, settlement, novation, termination, and other lifecycle events are executed and recorded directly on ledger through tokenized transfers between counterparties.We are seeking a technically exceptional and commercially minded CTO to lead the architecture, engineering, and strategic evolution of Derivnex as it scales into production institutional markets.Role OverviewThe CTO will define and execute the technical vision for Derivnex, leading platform architecture, distributed systems engineering, smart-contract infrastructure, security, and operational resilience. This leader will work closely with trading, operations, legal, and external counterparties to build secure, scalable, regulator-ready market infrastructure for OTC derivatives.Oversee development of distributed ledger infrastructure and DAML smart-contract systems deployed on Canton.Lead engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, and security teams delivering institutional-grade reliability and performance.Partner with trading, operations, legal, and risk teams to translate OTC derivatives workflows into programmable on-chain infrastructure.Strong expertise in blockchain technology, distributed systems, and smart-contract infrastructure.Experience with crypto payments, tokenized settlement systems, and digital asset infrastructure.Proven experience leading high-performance engineering organizations and building scalable production platforms.Strong understanding of security architecture, cryptography, and resilient financial infrastructure.Experience with DAML, Canton Network, or privacy-enabled blockchain platforms.Background in capital markets, digital assets, or financial market infrastructure.The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at . California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at .#
Head of Trading Technology in London employer: DRW
DRW is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture in the heart of London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development and collaboration with leading quantitative researchers. Our commitment to cutting-edge technology and a supportive environment makes DRW an ideal place for Software Engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in the world of quantitative trading.
