Execution Trader

Who are we?

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever- evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Role - Execution Trader

Job location- Bangalore, India

Mode of work- Wednesday to Sunday - Hybrid (3 Days WFO and 2 Days WFH)

Who are we?

FalconX is one of the fastest-growing startups in FinTech. We are redefining prime brokerage from the ground up. We are backed by some of the best investors in the world including Accel Partner, Tiger Global, American Express, Fidelity, Coinbase, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Altimeter Capital, Mirae Asset, BCapital + more yet to be publicly disclosed. We deliver institutional digital asset traders best-in-class trading, credit, custody and structured products. We trade, lend and secure tens of billions of dollars monthly, are highly profitable, and growing fast.

We are data-driven. Whether it's a growth or product decision, we believe data can always help us make more precise and informed choices.

We move fast. Speed of execution is essential for any startup, but we believe this is even more pertinent in our 24/7 industry.

We prioritize learning. Outcomes are mission-critical, but we also believe that learning in success and in failure will drive our continued success. Our industry is emergent - there’s no shortage of experiments to get involved with and to continue growing and learning together.

FalconX has offices in San Mateo, Bangalore, Chicago and New York.

Who is on the team?

We are entrepreneurs. Many in our company have been founders or have aspirations to eventually start their own company. We take these ambitions and experiences to bring a solutions-oriented mindset to the problems we encounter day-to-day. We are experienced. We have been fortunate to have learned from mentors and peers at institutions such as Google, LinkedIn, JUMP Trading, Citadel, PEAK6 Investments, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Harvard Business School, Carnegie Mellon, IIT, IIM +more. 

What will be my impact?

At FalconX, you’ll have a significant influence on the broader success of the digital asset landscape. You will help make cryptocurrencies a successful asset class. Some of the largest financial institutions from Wall Street to Silicon Valley and around the world will turn to you for insights on the crypto industry and their trading requirements. You will become an expert on crypto industry trends and market movements, while gaining an end-to-end understanding of the OTC trading business. Joining the company at this stage will also empower you to shape the company’s culture and strategy based on our core values of speed, transparency, and trust.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate whiteglove OTC block & algo trades for institutional clients
• Engage cross-functionally to understand the OTC business comprehensively
• Assist the markets team on strategic initiatives to expand bottomline potential
• Scout for liquidity from comprehensive dark pools and provide best execution to clients
• Ensure accurate trade capture and settlement
• Diagnose issues and escalate root causes to maintain execution excellence.
• Contribute to all aspects of the trading desk activities including position reconciliation, risk management, and post-trade analysis.
• Propose & implement process improvements and automation solutions. 
• Potentially get involved with business owners on key projects emerging out of Asia

Requirements -

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or Business
• 1-3 years experience in Trading/Desk Support/Financial Services/Brokerage
• Weekend hours coverage required
• Numerical inclination and strong proficiency with spreadsheet applications
• Interest in Fintech, blockchain, and digital assets
• High attention to detail and the ability to use sound judgment under pressure
• Willingness to work during US hours and/or early APAC hours

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Inclusivity Statement

FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!

As part of our commitment to inclusivity, FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons, FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements, however, we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self.

FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX’s People team at [email protected], if you need assistance with participating in the application process.