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Proprietary trader - Crypto market

Zürich Permanent View Job Description
About the Role Our client, a leading firm in quantitative and discretionary trading, is seeking an experienced Senior Proprietary Trader to join their Zurich office. This role offers significant autonomy to manage risk-defined books and execute strategies across spot and options markets, with a focus on generating repeatable edge and disciplined risk management.

Added 09/01/2026

  • Fast Growing Company
  • Attractive Package

About Our Client

A Swiss-based firm blending research, technology, and trading expertise to build advanced systems for global markets.

Job Description



Key Responsibilities



  • Idea Generation & Trade Construction
    • Develop discretionary trade ideas using macro, fundamentals, positioning/flows, technical analysis, and volatility signals.
    • Structure trades in spot and/or options across directional, relative value, volatility, and event-driven strategies.


  • Execution
    • Execute trades efficiently with strong attention to market microstructure, liquidity, and order types.
    • Maintain best practices when working with brokers, venues, and OTC counterparties.


  • Risk Management
    • Own daily risk management, including position sizing, stop-loss discipline, scenario analysis, and hedging.
    • Operate within strict risk limits (VAR, Greeks, drawdowns, liquidity constraints).


  • Performance & Review
    • Track P&L drivers, hit rate, expectancy, and attribution by strategy and market regime.
    • Conduct post-trade reviews and refine playbooks for repeatability.


  • Collaboration & Infrastructure
    • Partner with risk, operations, compliance, and technology teams to ensure accurate trade capture and controls.
    • Contribute to improving dashboards, alerts, and execution workflows

The Successful Applicant



Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Degree in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of professional trading experience (proprietary, hedge fund, or family office) OR audited track record.
  • Proven ability to generate and manage discretionary P&L in spot and/or options.
  • Strong understanding of market structure, liquidity, execution tactics, and risk management.
  • For options: deep knowledge of volatility, skew, term structure, Greeks, and payoff engineering.
  • Highly disciplined, calm under pressure, and accountable for outcomes.

What's on Offer

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing trading team with strong infrastructure and a culture of innovation. The role offers autonomy, competitive compensation, and the chance to work on complex strategies in a dynamic environment.

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JN-012026-6917839

Job summary

Job Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Sales & Trading
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Zürich
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-012026-6917839

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