Senior Credit Trader

Who are we?

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and 
cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-
evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Senior Credit Trader

As a Senior Credit Trader at FalconX, you will be instrumental in driving strategic growth and innovation within our credit business. This role demands a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of credit markets, investment banking, or crypto credit roles, coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit. You will lead mission-critical projects in a dynamic and rapidly evolving ecosystem, leveraging your expertise to achieve significant outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead initiatives that bridge the credit team with customers, prospects, and internal teams, fostering collaboration to drive exponential growth.
  
  
• Change Agent: Utilize FalconX's platform to implement transformative changes and deliver impactful results in the credit trading space.
  
  
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Adapt to various contexts and challenges, employing a diverse skill set to navigate complex market environments successfully.
  
  
• Collaborative Team Player: Work efficiently with both internal and external stakeholders to influence deliverables and achieve objectives through strong relationship building and teamwork.
  
  
• Project Management Excellence: Act as a valuable connector, bridging gaps and facilitating communication and collaboration across the organization to remove roadblocks and ensure project success.
  
  
• Effective Communication: Clearly articulate the credit team’s priorities and timelines to the wider organization, ensuring alignment and understanding.
  
  
• Market Intelligence & Strategy: Continuously monitor market conditions, news, and economic indicators to inform trading strategies and decisions.
  
  
• Scaling Operations: Lead efforts in credit trading, booking trades, and reconciling discrepancies, while supporting the expansion of our trading book.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Extensive Experience: 5 years of experience in financial analysis, investment banking, risk management, trading, or credit analytics, with a proven track record of success.
  
  
• Crypto Expertise: Previous work experience in the crypto industry, with a strong understanding of crypto lending and credit products.
  
  
• Loan Management Systems: Demonstrated experience in building and managing loan management systems.
  
  
• Relationship Management: Expertise in managing relationships with a focus on credit products, enhancing client engagement and satisfaction.
  
  
• Risk Management Acumen: Strong sense of risk management, particularly in operating a crypto lending business, ensuring sound decision-making and compliance.
  
  
• Presentation Skills: Ability to produce and present credit-related materials to both internal and external stakeholders effectively.
  
  
• Process Improvement: Proven ability to work with internal teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency in deal execution.

The base pay for this role is expected to be between $162,000 to $219,000 level in the New York City Area. This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as location, skillset, experience, qualifications and the level at which the candidate is hired.

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Inclusivity Statement

FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!

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