Sales Trader – Flow Trading

Amber Group is a global leading digital asset company providing crypto financial services to both institutional and high-net-worth investors globally.

We offer best-in-class liquidity solutions and cutting-edge trading infrastructure across major exchanges, applications, and networks. With over $1 trillion in cumulative trading volume, our deep liquidity helps power the digital asset ecosystem.

Beyond trading, our full-suite of offerings includes wealth management, lending and investing products. But at our core, we focus on building strong relationships and delivering personalized service to help clients navigate this fast-growing industry.

At Amber, security is our #1 priority. We have invested years of effort and millions of dollars in cybersecurity, crypto-security, and operational security across the firm, with industry-leading certifications like SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001.

• Powered by a 400+ team of traders, technologists and engineers operating 24/7 globally, our technology and research capabilities are world-class. Yet we remain entrepreneurial, always seeking fresh ideas and risks worth taking. We are always interested in people who have an appetite for taking calculated risk, demonstrate a high level of original thinking and intellectual curiosity.

Amber is seeking a motivated and driven Sales Trader to join our global OTC Derivatives team. This role focuses on pricing, executing, and managing OTC derivatives trades while providing innovative solutions to clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial derivatives, including options and structured products, as well as in-depth knowledge of the cryptocurrency market. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required for effective communication.

Role & Responsibilities:

1. Provide competitive pricing and liquidity to institutional clients and counterparties for OTC derivatives, including options, forwards, and bespoke structured products.
2. Design, structure, and execute derivatives strategies tailored to client needs, ensuring alignment with their risk management and investment objectives.
3. Actively monitor and manage position and inventory risks, adhering to the company's risk limits and policies.
4. Execute trades in OTC derivatives markets, ensuring precision and efficiency in execution.
5. Analyze market trends, volatility, and client flow to identify trading opportunities and develop proprietary trading strategies.
6. Engage with clients to understand their goals, provide market insights, and propose innovative derivatives solutions.
7. Manage trade booking, reconciliation, and reporting processes to ensure operational accuracy and compliance.
8. Collaborate with internal teams, including risk, legal, and tech, to streamline workflows, improve pricing tools, and enhance the trading infrastructure.
9. Stay updated on developments in derivatives pricing models, trading strategies, and regulatory changes impacting the crypto and broader financial markets.
10. Flexible to work on morning or night shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or a related discipline.
2. At least 3 years of experience in OTC derivatives trading or sales trading, with a strong focus on options and structured products.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of derivatives pricing, Greeks, and risk management techniques.
4. Expertise in structuring and managing bespoke financial products, such as accumulators, decumulators, and exotic options.
5. Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to model complex structures and assess market scenarios.
6. Proficiency in using tools such as Python, R, SQL, or VBA for derivatives pricing, scenario analysis, and process optimization.
7. In-depth understanding of cryptocurrency markets, blockchain technology, and financial derivatives.
8. Results-driven, detail-oriented, and able to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment.
9. Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, offering exceptional service and achieving trading and sales targets.

• Fluent in English and Mandarin to facilitate client communication and collaboration within the team.
• Effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin.

Amber Group opens its doors to the curious problem solver empowered to make an impact in shaping tomorrow. As a hyper-growth company since day 1, we continually invite talent to join our diverse, nimble and digitally-native teams. If this sounds like you, apply now, or get in touch with us today.