Lead, Derivatives Strategy & Implementation

Responsibilities

• Lead large‑scale regulatory or infrastructure projects within the trading business.
• Manage complex cross‑functional projects, coordinating Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Technology.
• Deliver complex projects by managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
• Act as a liaison to cross‑functional stakeholders, listening, synthesizing, and contributing to project success.

• 10+ years of experience in a senior or trading‑adjacent role with a deep focus on OTC derivatives (IR Swaps, FX Forwards/Options, Structured Products).
• Experience building a crypto derivatives trading desk or leading trading‑related infrastructure projects from the ground up; experience with large‑scale regulatory or infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong, practical understanding of the entire derivatives trade lifecycle, market microstructure, and day‑to‑day realities of a trading environment.
• Deep familiarity with derivatives legal frameworks (ISDA/CSA) and the regulatory landscape for derivatives trading.
• Experience in both traditional finance and cryptocurrency markets.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple departments (Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Technology) to deliver complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to dive deep into details while maintaining a strategic perspective.
• A Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline is highly preferred.
• Relevant FINRA registrations (Series 7, 63, 24) are a strong plus.

• A Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline is highly preferred.
• Relevant FINRA registrations (Series 7, 63, 24) are a strong plus.
• Personal enthusiasm for financial innovation (optional).

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