Trading Analyst

This role is a 12 month assignment to the Cayman Islands with possibility of extension.

The Trading Analyst will support the execution of trades in cryptocurrencies and digital assets, working closely with the trading team in an institutional asset management setting. In addition to assisting with real-time execution and monitoring market conditions, this role will focus on project-based work to improve trading strategy, infrastructure, and analytics. The Analyst will contribute to research initiatives, data analysis, and process improvements that enhance the trading desk’s efficiency and strategic capabilities.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties): 

1. Trade Execution:
• Assist in executing trades under the guidance of senior traders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support operational tasks related to trade entry, reconciliation, and settlement.
• Learn to navigate different trading venues (CEXs, OTC desks, PBs) and execution tools.
  
  
2. Market Analysis:
• Monitor price movements, liquidity trends, and news flow to support trade execution and idea generation.
• Contribute to research memos and presentations incorporating macro, technical, or on-chain data.
• Build and maintain tracking tools for order book depth, volatility, or volume metrics.
  
  
3. Risk Management:
• Assist in trade booking and ensure accurate position tracking within the portfolio framework.
• Support the risk team by producing exposure reports and analyzing key risk indicators.
  
  
4. Strategy Development:
• Participate in research projects aimed at improving execution or identifying new opportunities.
• Contribute to backtesting and exploratory analysis of trading ideas.
• Document and maintain knowledge bases related to strategy performance, assumptions, and market conditions.
  
  
5. Technology & Tools:
• Work with trading and engineering teams to enhance scripts, dashboards, and tools used by the desk.
• Explore new datasets and APIs relevant to improving trading research and monitoring.
  
  
6. Compliance & Regulation:
• Ensure end-to-end compliance of execution processes with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to stay informed about emerging regulations affecting the cryptocurrency market.
  
  

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements): 

• Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree
  
  
• Experience:
• 1 - 3 years of experience in crypto trading, institutional asset management, or relevant financial trading roles.
• Strong coding skills to develop and support current backend and frontend infrastructure
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency protocols.
  
  
• Skills:
• Good understanding of derivatives pricing (swaps, inverse swaps, options).
• Proficiency in financial modeling and quantitative analysis.
• Keen to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Hands-on experience with programming languages such as Python, C++ to create robust trading platforms or tools.
• Bonus: Proven expertise in coding for trading environments, such as high-performance algorithms for automated trading.

Nice to haves:

• Direct experience in Cayman.
• Ability to research and design trading ideas or strategies.
• Keen interest in Defi and smart contracts

PID: P70143