--- title: 'Trader, OTC at Auros' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/trader-otc-auros-new-york-2v93d9ze8s06' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Trader, OTC at Auros - **Company:** Auros - **Location:** New York, NY / -, United States - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-05-18 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aurosglobal/jobs/4696259005 ## Job description Location: New York or another US Time-Zone ## About us At Auros, we’re dedicated to advancing the cryptocurrency ecosystem through unparalleled liquidity and market-making services. We’re one of the largest participants in the market, trading across 10+ global locations, facilitating 3-4% of global daily volumes, and have connectivity to over 50 venues. What sets us apart, though, is our culture. We believe in hiring smart people and empowering them to do their best work. From day one you’ll have the autonomy and support to really excel. Our relentless focus on delivery drives us to continuously push boundaries and achieve exceptional results, all while offering abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth in the dynamic realm of digital assets. The Opportunity We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented OTC Trader with 2-8 years of trading experience, preferably in the cryptocurrency market. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of options and other financial derivatives and be knowledgeable about options pricing, greeks and gamma hedging. While OTC trading experience is appreciated, it is not a requirement. This role involves clear communication with clients and internal teams, as well as a strong capability to manage financial risk. - Execute OTC trades in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring compliance with internal policies including pricing and trading policies and regulatory requirements. - Monitor market trends and analyze trading opportunities, utilizing a decent understanding of options and financial derivatives. - Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to coordinate trading strategies and initiatives. - Maintain high levels of attention to detail in all aspects of trading, documentation, and compliance. - Conduct thorough risk assessments to ensure financial risk is managed comfortably. - Collaborate with team members to share insights, discuss what best solutions to provide - Utilize trading algorithms on a daily basis to hedge derivatives and execute client transactions. The trader will also play a key role in monitoring and enhancing these algorithms to optimize performance. ## Who you are Our ideal candidate will have: - 2-8 years of trading experience, preferably in cryptocurrency. - Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python and SQL is appreciated but not required. - Experience trading a diverse range of financial products utilizing advanced trading algorithms. - Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary for effective internal coordination and client interaction. - Strong attention to detail. - Decent understanding of options and other financial derivatives. - Ability to work diligently and consistently. - Comfort with handling financial risk. ## What We Offer in Return - Opportunity to work at the forefront of the digital asset industry - Autonomy and a flat structure means you can contribute your ideas from day one and help shape the foundation that will power our future business. - Grow your personal connections within the growing crypto ecosystem. - Become an essential part of a growing and successful team. At Auros, we value nimbleness, drive for success, owner mentality, and collaboration. Join us in shaping the future of financial services across Asia and beyond! ## About Auros ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Auros is an algorithmic trading and market making firm that delivers liquidity for digital asset markets, combining proprietary high-frequency trading strategies with partnership-based liquidity solutions. - **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage: Venture; total funding $17M as of March 2023) - **Headquarters**: Hong Kong, Hong Kong - **Founded**: 2019 - **Founders**: Not publicly listed on the website or LinkedIn; leadership team includes Marcel Klooss (CEO), Jason Atkins (Head of Trading), Le Shi (CTO), Brian Norman (CFO), and others. ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Algorithmic trading, market making, liquidity provision in cryptocurrency and digital asset markets (Capital Markets). - **Target customers**: Crypto exchanges, token projects, institutional investors (B2B). - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Making Digital Markets Liquid” – ensuring token stability and market efficiency through algorithmic precision and advanced technology. ## Products & Services - **[Auros Trading – Proprietary Trading]**: High-frequency trading engine that powers internal strategies and provides liquidity across major venues globally. Type: Algorithmic trading infrastructure. - **[Auros Liquidity Solutions]**: End-to-end service for token projects – from venture funding and engineering support to token launch, liquidity strategy, and institutional market expansion. Type: Service + technology. - **[OTC Trading]** (implied by job listing on Greenhouse): Over-the-counter trading desk for large block trades. Type: Service. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company). - **Key Metric**: $18.21B total trading volume YTD (as of mid-2026 from auros.global) or $1.3T+ cumulative (from homepage). Annual revenue listed on LinkedIn as $545K (likely outdated or incomplete – treat with caution). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: $17M venture round in March 2023 led by Vivienne Court Trading. Prior Series A in 2019 with one investor. Partners include 40+ crypto exchanges/venues. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 53% YoY to 64 employees (LinkedIn); operates across 30+ geographies; team of 150+ claimed on homepage (may include contractors); active job postings for traders, engineers, and security roles. ## Competitive Advantages - **Algorithmic precision and low-latency architecture** – built for high-frequency trading across all major crypto venues. - **Partnership-based model** – unlike pure proprietary shops, they offer end-to-end liquidity solutions for token projects, creating sticky client relationships. - **Global footprint** – 24/7/365 coverage with a decentralized workforce across 30+ geographies. - **Resilient infrastructure** – emphasis on security, robustness, and reliability (Principal Security Engineer role posted). ## Strategic Focus - **Deepening liquidity infrastructure** for the crypto economy – expanding both proprietary trading and client-facing liquidity solutions. - **Institutional expansion** – growing OTC desk and services tailored for institutional market participants. - **Engineering excellence** – continued investment in core systems, low-latency strategy development, and security. ## Why Work Here - **Global-first culture**: Many roles are fully remote (with time‑zone alignment); hub offices in Hong Kong and New York for roles that require close collaboration. - **High ownership, low ego**: Culture described as “high challenge, low ego” – engineers and traders own problems end-to-end and ship fast. - **Complex, impactful work**: Problems sit at the intersection of trading, engineering, and token design, with real influence over digital market infrastructure. - **Learning and growth**: Structured onboarding, regular feedback, opportunities to rotate across projects. Prior crypto experience not required for all roles – curiosity and problem-solving are valued more. - **Transparent interview process**: Focuses on real capability (technical deep dives, practical problem-solving, scenario-based discussions) rather than “whiteboard theatrics.” - **Perks**: Not detailed but implied autonomy, remote work setup, and regular in-person gatherings for remote teams. ## Sources 1. [Auros Global Website](https://www.auros.global/) 2. [Auros Careers Page](https://www.auros.global/careers) 3. [Auros Team Page](https://www.auros.global/team) 4. [Auros LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurosglobal) 5. 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