We are looking for a Derivatives Trader to trade derivative instruments—futures, perpetuals, and options (crypto or traditional markets, depending on the desk). Responsibilities include opening and closing positions, managing margin and leverage risk, tracking funding rates or Greeks, and reporting PnL.
Responsibilities:
* Trade derivatives (perpetuals, futures, options)
* Manage positions: entries, exits, hedges, partial closes
* Follow leverage, margin, daily loss, and instrument limits
* Monitor funding rates, basis, volatility, and liquidation risk
* Maintain a trade journal and brief reports for risk management
* Work with research and risk teams
Minimum requirements:
* 6–12 months trading futures or perpetuals
* Understanding of leverage and liquidation risk
* Willingness to keep a trade journal and follow limits
* Basic English
Base Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 annually