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OTC Cryptocurrency Trader

A trading role making markets in cryptocurrencies for OTC clients, working with the firm's crypto traders and researchers. It includes weekend coverage.

What you’d work on

Our reading of the posting: what a new hire in this role would most likely spend their first months on.

Price and quote OTC crypto trades for counterparties
Execute trades within set limits and capture opportunities
Coordinate settlement with operations, cash management and legal
Manage and optimise the crypto portfolio

What they ask for

Required

2-7 years of OTC trading
Knowledge of cryptocurrencies and wallets
Strong maths and organisation
Clear communication
Self-starter attitude

Education: No degree level stated
Experience: 2-7 years of OTC trading
Markets: crypto

How to prepare

Study crypto market structure, spot venues and OTC pricing
Practise quoting a two-way market and managing inventory
Learn how wallets and custody work
Follow weekend liquidity patterns in crypto

What to study

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SelfMadeQuant wrote this summary from the employer’s public posting, last checked 6 November 2026. SelfMadeQuant isn’t affiliated with DRW and doesn’t handle applications.