StellenbeschreibungpCrypto Finance Group, part of Deutsche Börse Group, provides professional digital asset solutions to institutional clients. The Group comprises Crypto Finance AG, regulated by FINMA in Switzerland, offering trading, custody, and wallet services, as well as Crypto Finance (Deutschland) GmbH, regulated by BaFin in Germany, offering trading and custody services. In January 2025, Crypto Finance secured a MiCAR license for the European market as one of the first providers in the EU. Crypto Finance AG is a SIX-approved crypto custodian for ETP issuers. /ppFor more information, please visit our website at a About us - Crypto Finance /a /ppWe are currently looking for a strongHead of Trading /strong. In this role, you will lead the trading desk of a FINMA-licensed securities firm within the Deutsche Börse Group. The desk is responsible for pricing and executing institutional client flow across digital asset spot and derivatives markets, managing the resulting risk, and maintaining a network of counterparties and trading venues. You will report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer. The starting date is as soon as possible at our office on the 24th floor of the Prime Tower in Zurich. /p pstrongResponsibilities /strong /pulliLead and manage the trading desk, including a team of traders, ensuring reliable and consistent execution of client trading activity across spot and derivatives /liliAct as business owner of the trading product and service, with accountability for pricing, PL, platform roadmap, and client experience /liliSet and continuously tune the pricing and execution logic of our proprietary spot order and execution management system, covering spread, skew, automated quoting, and hedging behavior, in close collaboration with Product and Technology /liliOwn market risk across spot and derivatives, including inventory, hedging, limit framework, and escalation, supported by an institutional risk management platform /liliSelect, onboard, negotiate, and maintain counterparty relationships across liquidity providers, exchanges, and prime brokers /liliOversee operational and strategic trading account management, including cash, collateral and margin optimization across venues /liliRepresent the trading function toward key institutional clients, partners, and stakeholders at senior level /liliAct as senior subject matter expert for Sales and Product on client conversations, pricing questions, and new product design /liliDefine and execute the strategic direction of the trading function, including new trading products, venues, order types, and connectivity, in alignment with overall business objectives /liliDevelop and mentor traders, own performance management and succession planning, and build a disciplined, collaborative trading culture /liliWork closely with senior management, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Sales, and Product on both run the bank and change the bank initiatives, ensuring proper market conduct at all times /liliMaintain strong market knowledge across derivatives and digital asset markets to support informed decision making and to position the team for new opportunities /li /ulpstrongRequirements /strong /pulliProven track record leading a trading desk, or holding a senior desk seat with direct people responsibility, within a regulated financial institution (mandatory) /liliProven experience in electronic trading and OTC flow trading within regulated financial markets (mandatory) /liliHands-on experience configuring an order or execution management system, including pricing and execution parameters, rather than operating one purely as a user (mandatory) /liliDerivatives fluency across greeks, margin, basis, and funding, with the ability to discuss these with quantitative colleagues and translate them for clients (mandatory) /liliCredibility with institutional clients at decision maker level, with a demonstrated ability to win and retain relationships (mandatory) /liliAbility to meet FINMA fit and proper standards, including a clean regulatory and background record (mandatory) /liliFull professional proficiency in English, spoken and written (mandatory); additional languages are a plus /liliWillingness to relocate to Switzerland and to work from our Zurich office (mandatory) /liliOTC derivatives trading experience across FX, digital assets or related products (strong advantage) /liliDeep knowledge of digital asset market structure, including perpetuals, funding, basis, centralized and decentralised venues and stablecoin settlement (strong advantage) /liliOptions market making, structuring, or volatility trading experience (strong advantage) /liliExperience taking a trading desk from an entrepreneurial setup to an institutional operating standard (strong advantage) /liliPrior full PL ownership of a trading product or service (strong advantage) /li /ulpstrongBenefits /strong /ppstrongBenefits /strong /pululliBe part of an international, fast-paced blockchain and fintech team led by experienced professionals /liliOpportunity to travel and attend leading events /liliShape the future of finance while working at the cutting edge of B2B digital asset solutions /liliContribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with flat hierarchies /liliTake on meaningful responsibility with room for learning and professional growth /liliGain deep industry insights and make a tangible impact /liliJoin regular company-wide meetings, knowledge-sharing sessions, and team events /liliEnjoy a modern and central workplace in Zurich with top-tier infrastructure /li /ul /ul pstrongOur culture /strong /ppAt the heart of our company, we prioritize: /pulliInnovation and Continuous Learning /liliCollaboration and Knowledge Sharing /liliEntrepreneurial Spirit and Flat Hierarchies /liliValues such as Excellence, Delivery, Ownership, Passion, and Unity /li /ul pstrongPlease note: /strong /pulliWe do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies. /liliDue to the Swiss labour legislation, we can only accept applicants who have the right to work in Switzerland (are in possession of a Swiss work permit or are EU/EFTA citizens). All other applications will not be considered. /liliIf this is the position for you, and you have a Swiss work permit and/or EU citizenship, please send us your complete application, incl. cover letter, CV, and references. /li /ul
