About UsLCX is a leading innovator in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, dedicated to fostering the growth and stability of digital assets. We are committed to providing a robust trading ecosystem that ensures liquidity and efficiency for our clients. As we expand our operations, we are seeking a skilled Market Making Lead with experience in reputable market making firms to drive our liquidity strategy and lead our trading initiatives.
Job OverviewThe Market Making Lead will play a pivotal role in designing and executing LCX’s liquidity strategy, managing market making operations, and building a strong internal team. This role requires a balance of hands-on technical expertise, strategic oversight, and leadership capabilities. The candidate will work closely with business development, compliance, and technology teams to ensure seamless, compliant, and scalable liquidity provision.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Oversight • Design and execute long-term liquidity and market making strategy.
- Optimize capital allocation for liquidity provision across exchanges and digital assets.
- Build and maintain relationships with exchanges, liquidity providers, and counterparties.
- Integrate compliance and risk management frameworks into all trading activities.
Team Leadership & Development • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of junior traders and analysts.
- Establish best practices, training, and knowledge-sharing frameworks.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the trading team.
Market Making Setup & Execution • Develop and implement market making strategies for various cryptocurrency pairs.
- Configure and optimize trading algorithms and systems for efficient liquidity provision.
- Coordinate with the technical team to ensure seamless integration of market making tools.
Onboarding & Collaboration • Collaborate with the BD team to onboard new clients, tokens, and partnerships.
- Provide technical and operational support during onboarding.
- Align liquidity initiatives with overall business and strategic goals.
Monitoring, Risk & Compliance • Continuously monitor market conditions and adapt strategies for optimal performance.
- Ensure adherence to risk management policies, market abuse prevention, and compliance requirements.
- Provide regular reporting on performance, risks, and compliance to senior management.
Experience
- Minimum of 3+ years in market making or liquidity provision, preferably with leading firms (e.g., CLS, Wintermute, Jump Trading).
- Proven experience in both hands-on trading execution and strategic liquidity management.
- Prior experience in team leadership or mentoring is strongly preferred.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of market making algorithms, trading systems, and market dynamics.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, or Java (preferred).
- Familiarity with cryptocurrency trading platforms, APIs, and blockchain technology.
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and organizational skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Clear communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunities to build and lead a growing trading team.
- Direct involvement in shaping LCX’s liquidity strategy and trading framework.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.