Senior Prime Sales Trader

📋 Description

• • As a Senior Prime Sales Trader at Coinbase, you will be at the forefront of the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency industry, playing a pivotal role in expanding Coinbase's institutional Prime offerings. This position is integral to our mission of increasing economic freedom globally by building the future financial system on the blockchain.
• • You will be responsible for driving increased trading volume to Coinbase's Execution Desk by deeply understanding the liquidity needs of our sophisticated institutional clients. This involves proactively identifying opportunities where high-touch and low-touch execution services can best meet these demands, ensuring seamless client support for execution, liquidity provision, and market color.
• • A core aspect of your role will be to cultivate and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients through the delivery of exceptional execution quality and dedicated service. Your ability to build rapport and consistently provide value will be key to client retention and growth.
• • You will collaborate closely with the Sales, Financing, and Account Management teams to identify, onboard, and monetize new client relationships. This cross-functional teamwork is essential for uncovering and capitalizing on new business opportunities that align with Coinbase's strategic growth objectives.
• • You will serve as a crucial source of market intelligence for clients, providing insightful commentary on market conditions, with a particular emphasis on liquidity dynamics and trading flow thematics. Your daily interactions will be instrumental in building and reinforcing client confidence.
• • Maintaining a keen awareness of market sentiment, trading activity, and client feedback is paramount. You will act as the eyes and ears of the marketplace, synthesizing this information and providing valuable feedback to relevant internal teams to ensure Coinbase remains agile and responsive to market trends.
• • You will contribute directly to product development by relaying client feedback to institutional Product Managers. This input is vital for guiding the evolution of new products and services in both the spot trading and financing businesses, ensuring they effectively meet the evolving needs of our client base.
• • This role requires a proactive, startup mentality, embracing the challenges and opportunities of a fast-paced, disruptive environment. You will be expected to operate with a "can-do" attitude, demonstrating a willingness to work hard and be resourceful in achieving objectives.
• • The position demands a strong understanding of risk management principles and the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in daily trading activities, ensuring robust risk mitigation strategies are in place.
• • You will leverage your strong quantitative skills to analyze market data, identify trading opportunities, and support client strategies. This analytical rigor is essential for making informed decisions in a dynamic trading landscape.
• • Availability to work weekends is a requirement for this role, reflecting the demanding nature of financial markets and the need for continuous client support.
• • You will be expected to make informed decisions rapidly within a fast-paced trading environment, demonstrating composure and strategic thinking under pressure.
• • A fundamental requirement is intellectual curiosity and a genuine passion for financial markets, with a specific interest in the burgeoning world of crypto and digital assets. This enthusiasm will drive your engagement and success in the role.
• • You will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by actively seeking and incorporating feedback to enhance your performance and professional development.
• • The role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of institutional crypto trading, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry and contributing to a mission-driven organization that is redefining global finance.