Who we are
We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 4 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.
Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!
Your mission
As Lead Trader, your mission will be to build-up, pioneer and enhance our trading desk's capabilities, provide the highest standards in best execution in low and high touch OTC orders, optimize the risk-adjusted hedging PnL, define, extend, and maintain a competitive asset offering, and comply with MIFID II and MICAR regulations.
What you’ll do
- Executing low and high touch OTC trades according to "best execution principles"
- Hedging PnL ownership and steering and parametrisation of the hedging algorithm for defined hedging books
- Proactively shape our traderdesk capabilities through initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Define, extend and maintain our asset offering
- Overseeing execution policies, quality and ensure the highest standards to the satisfaction of our clients
Who you are
- Based in the EU to qualify for a remote role (no UK applicants)
- Profound experience in trading (crypto is a plus, ideally in multiple asset classes)
- Strong understanding of trading economics (risk-adjusted decisions, liquidity, low-latency trading, slippage, spread/liquidity capturing, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability in effective risk management and adherence to risk limits
- Up-to-date knowledge of trading regulations and compliance standards (MIFID II, MICAR)
- Doer with capability to work with multiple variables in different dimensions (Engineering, regulation, legal, risk, liquidity, accounting)
What’s in it for you
- Hybrid-working model with 60-Work From Anywhere days
- Total compensation package including participation in our Bitpanda stock option plan
- Competitive benefits programs and policies shaped by our flexibility-first philosophy
- Exclusive premiums when trading on Bitpanda
- Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
- Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand
And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.
Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
