Kraken - Sales Trader, EMEA

• You ll also gain exposure to the borrowing and lending desks, assisting with those operations as needed.Reporting to the Head of Spot, this individual contributor role offers a fantastic opportunity for a driven and eager learner to shape the future of crypto from a leading position at a top-tier brand.The opportunitySupport and grow client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for OTC spot tradingDrive trading flow by sourcing, quoting, and executing client tradesSupport the end-to-end trade lifecycle (pricing, execution, hedging, settlement, reconciliation)Identify and act on trading opportunities within defined risk parametersSupport onboarding and activation of new counterpartiesPartner with internal teams (trading, operations, settlement, finance) to ensure seamless execution and client experienceAssist across adjacent desks (borrowing/lending, derivatives) to broaden product exposureStay close to market dynamics and educate clients on opportunities across crypto spot marketsSkills you should HODL1–3 years of experience in OTC trading, electronic trading, or sales trading within financial services or cryptoStrong understanding of spot markets, trade execution, and trading workflows (front-to-back)Proven ability to build and manage client relationships, ideally with institutional or HNW clientsCommercial mindset with an interest in driving trading activity and revenueStrong interest in crypto markets and a desire to stay close to market trends and new productsCollaborative, team-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environmentDegree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related fieldThis is a remote position based in the EMEA region. • You must be willing to work EMEA hours and weekends as needed.#LI-Remote Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. • We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. • These assessments are designed to evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions.