--- title: 'AI Engineer, Trading Ops & Management at Crypto.com' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/ai-engineer-trading-ops-management-crypto-com-london-g2ywvy39etb1' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-17' --- # AI Engineer, Trading Ops & Management at Crypto.com - **Company:** Crypto.com - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/crypto/56065276-69e8-490f-8d66-115a943fa652 ## Job description We are seeking a highly analytical and technical professional to spearhead the evolution of our trading infrastructure.  This hybrid role combines the fast-paced execution of a Trading Operations Specialist, the analytical rigor of a Risk Manager, and the technical capabilities of an AI-focused Developer. The successful candidate will not only manage daily operational workflows and risk monitoring but will also lead the digital transformation of these functions. You will leverage Large Language Models (LLMs), machine learning, and advanced scripting to automate legacy manual processes, improve predictive risk modeling, and build real-time performance visualization tools and analyses. Key Responsibilities: 1. Trading Operations and Performance Analysis with AI - Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of trades across multi-asset classes.  Develop agentic AI workflows using Python (ML) and MLOps tools to automate manual operations and reconciliations - Perform daily P&L attribution and explain variance by decomposing market moves, Greeks, and new activity.  Leverage AI/ML frameworks (e.g., OpenAI API, LangChain, or local LLMs) to build intelligent agents for anomaly detection in trade data and automated commentary generation for P&L reports. - Ensure data integrity across trading systems, middle-office platforms, and downstream finance ledgers. - Use AI tools to build reporting and analyses on trading performance and perform adhoc business analytics 1. Risk Monitoring & Control - Intelligent Risk Management: Develop real-time, AI-driven risk models that use machine learning to predict market volatility and alert the desk to emerging cross-market risks. - Develop and maintain sophisticated risk reporting dashboards for the desk. Requirements & Qualifications: - Experience: 3+ years in front-office operations, quant development, or a blend of risk management and systems architecture within a financial institution. - Technical Stack: Expert proficiency in Python (for AI/ML), and strong SQL skills. Experience building agentic AI workflows is a significant advantage. - Financial Acumen: Good understanding of P&L attribution, financial controls, market risk indicators (Greeks, VaR), financial markets and products. - Problem Solving: A "systems-thinking" approach to operations—treating every manual task as a bug that needs an automated solution. - Capacity: Ability to thrive in a high-intensity environment requiring extended hours when necessary to meet global trading demands. ## About Crypto.com ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Crypto.com operates a comprehensive cryptocurrency exchange and financial services platform, aiming to accelerate the world’s transition to cryptocurrency. - **Entity Type**: Private (Funding Stage: Series A, multiple past ICOs; $53.7M in total disclosed funding) - **Headquarters**: Singapore - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Kris Marszalek, Bobby Bao, Rafael Melo, Gary Or ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Cryptocurrency Exchange & Financial Services - **Target customers**: B2C (over 100 million retail users globally), B2B (institutional trading, exchange API services) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™” ## Products & Services - **Crypto.com App**: Retail-focused mobile app for buying, selling, and trading over 250 cryptocurrencies, also offering staking, crypto-backed loans, and the Crypto.com Visa Card. - **Crypto.com Exchange**: Professional-grade spot and derivatives trading platform for advanced traders and institutions, providing deep liquidity and low fees. - **Crypto.com DeFi Wallet**: Non-custodial decentralized wallet that gives users full control of their private keys for interacting with DeFi protocols. - **Crypto.com Visa Card**: A prepaid card (in various metal tiers) that lets users spend cryptocurrency at merchants worldwide and earn cashback in CRO tokens. - **Crypto.com Price & Market Data**: Real-time crypto price tracking and portfolio management tools. - **Crypto.com Capital**: Venture capital arm investing in early-stage crypto and blockchain startups. - **Cronos (CRO)**: The native blockchain and token powering the Crypto.com ecosystem, used for transaction fees, staking, and governance. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held); CRO token market cap fluctuates (approximately $2-4B range in recent months based on market conditions). - **Key Metric**: Over 100 million users worldwide; annual revenue estimated at $1.2 billion (per LinkedIn). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Past investors include a Series A round of $25M (2 investors) and two ICO rounds raising a combined ~$28.7M. Key partners include Visa for the card program, Chainlink for oracle data, and partnerships with major sports leagues (F1, UFC, Paris Saint-Germain, etc.). - **Growth Signals**: Headcount of ~2,183 with +9.8% YoY growth; operations in 10 countries with 12 offices; acquisitions include Nadex, The Small Exchange (regulated derivatives exchanges in the US), and The Card Group Pty Ltd. ## Competitive Advantages - **Massive user base & brand recognition**: Over 100 million users, making it one of the world’s largest crypto platforms. - **End-to-end ecosystem**: Integrated suite from retail app and card to exchange, DeFi wallet, and institutional services. - **Regulatory emphasis**: Strong focus on compliance with licenses and registrations in key markets (e.g., US, UK, Malta, Singapore). - **VIP marketing & partnerships**: Major sports and entertainment sponsorships (UFC, F1, PSG) drive global brand awareness. - **Security track record**: No major hacks to date; emphasis on security and insurance coverage. ## Strategic Focus - **Global expansion & compliance**: Growing into regulated markets (Europe under MiCA, US, UK, Asia) and acquiring regulated entities (Nadex, Small Exchange). - **Product diversification**: Expanding into derivatives, prediction markets, sports betting, and institutional-grade trading platforms. - **Talent & culture scaling**: Maintaining a “startup within a global company” culture while scaling headcount and adding senior hires across engineering, compliance, and product. - **Token ecosystem growth**: Driving utility and adoption for Cronos (CRO) through staking, card rewards, and DeFi. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & values**: Known for a high-performance, “get it done” culture where clarity of thought, ownership, and grit are prized. Described as a meritocracy with a flat hierarchy where good ideas win regardless of seniority. “Leave your ego at the door.” - **Engineering & product focus**: Strong technical team (492 people in technical roles), work on cutting-edge blockchain, DeFi, and trading infrastructure. Employees work closely with the executive team. - **Global & diverse environment**: Team spans ~86 nationalities, with major hubs in Hong Kong, Bulgaria, Singapore, the US, the UK, and more. Hybrid work model in most locations. - **Growth & impact**: “You are empowered to think and do things that have never been done before.” Opportunity to build from scratch in a fast-growing industry. - **Competitive total rewards**: Competitive compensation, token grants/staking opportunities for employees, and a strong benefits package (specifics vary by region). - **Current open roles** (~132 active postings as of mid-2026): Roles for senior backend engineers (Golang), security engineers (AI/DevSecOps), trading analytics developers, product managers (exchange, verification), and compliance managers. - **Hybrid/Office policy**: Hybrid model in most offices (e.g., Singapore, Hong Kong, US); full remote in some roles but generally prefers in-person collaboration. ## Sources 1. [Crypto.com About Page](https://crypto.com/us/about) 2. [LinkedIn Company Page - Crypto.com](https://linkedin.com/company/cryptocom) 3. [Crypto.com Global Careers](https://crypto.com/en/careers) 4. [Crypto.com US Careers](https://crypto.com/us/careers) 5. 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