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Anchorage Digital · 5 hours ago

OTC Trader, US

Anchorage Digital is building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto. They are seeking an OTC Trader to interact with institutional clients, execute complex trades, and contribute to the trading desk's growth by leveraging market expertise and supporting sales efforts in North America.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Interact directly with institutional clients, winning their trust by showcasing market expertise and ensuring trades are executed and settled properly
Support sales efforts focused in North America to win new business
Expertly execute complex trades with a strict risk-first mindset
Decide how available market liquidity can meet the objectives of a trade, balancing market risk with market impact
Monitor algorithm performance, making adjustments as needed
Be available to immediately respond to changing exposures, client questions, and requests
Follow market narratives to contribute perspectives to internal research efforts
Stay updated with evolving cryptocurrency industry trends, regulatory guidelines, and best practices related to trading and settlements
Act as a brand ambassador for Anchorage Digital, participating in industry events and building a network of clients and industry peers
Deepen client interactions and execution strategies by staying up to date with themes driving market prices and liquidity
Mentor junior members of the team, ensuring they achieve expertise across processes

Qualification

OTC trading experienceCrypto market expertiseRisk managementPython proficiencyCryptocurrency knowledgeExecutive presenceMentoring skills

Required

Ability to expertly execute complex trades with a strict risk-first mindset
Deep crypto market microstructure expertise
Comfortable using Python code as needed, and over time develop proficiency in modifying existing code
Be available to immediately respond to changing exposures, client questions and requests
Closely follow market narratives to contribute perspectives to internal research efforts
Stay updated with the evolving cryptocurrency industry trends, regulatory guidelines, and best practices related to trading and settlements
Possess a comprehensive understanding of different cryptocurrencies and their underlying technologies
Act as a brand ambassador for Anchorage Digital, participating in industry events
Stay up to date with the underlying themes driving market prices and liquidity
Have 'executive presence' when interfacing with institutional clients, prospects, and C-level executives
Act as a mentor for more junior members of the team
5-7 years experience as an OTC trader in the cryptocurrency space
Demonstrated ability to convert institutional prospects into trading clients

Preferred

You're proud of your crypto Twitter feed and ability to uncover narratives driving crypto markets and specific coins
You enjoy using memes as a method of communication
You were emotionally moved by the soundtrack to Hamilton, which chronicles the founding of a new financial system

Company

Anchorage Digital

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Anchorage Digital is a regulated crypto platform that provides institutions with integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Anchorage Digital has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (10)
2024 (7)
2023 (1)
2022 (9)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$487M
Key Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsGICBlockchain Capital
2021-12-15Series D· $350M
2021-02-25Series C· $80M
2019-07-10Series B· $40M

Leadership Team

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Nathan McCauley
Co-Founder and CEO
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Diogo Mónica
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman
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