About Wintermute
Wintermute is a technology unicorn and a leading global player in the digital asset markets. It is the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading company, providing liquidity across major exchanges and trading platforms. Our OTC desk offers a wide range of spot and derivatives products, supporting over 2,000 counterparties, including crypto natives and traditional financial institutions. We actively contribute to blockchain ecosystem development through our investments, partnerships, and incubations.
Founded in 2017 by trading industry leaders, Wintermute has successfully navigated multiple crypto industry cycles. Our culture combines the technological standards of high-frequency trading firms with the innovative spirit of startups. Read more here.
Strategy & Operations team
The Strategy & Operations team is part of the COO office, tasked with scaling the company towards ambitious milestones. The role is varied and cross-functional, reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations. It involves co-designing, owning, and implementing strategic initiatives and building core business functions for growth. The role is practical and hands-on.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a successful, global market-leading company that is still small enough to make a significant impact.
Note: this role is focused on executing and building the business, not on high-level strategy advice or managing others.
Opportunities for you:
- Gaining comprehensive experience in growing a successful business
- Designing processes and scaling operations across various functional areas
- Building entrepreneurial skills and key aspects of a business
- Shaping your role based on your talents and interests
- Taking personal accountability with rewards for results
- Working in a dynamic industry with diversified exposure to crypto
Potential/likely functional areas:
- Cross-functional delivery: Leading strategic initiatives, solving problems, and executing plans
- Go-to-market: Improving business development, sales, and marketing strategies
- Product & New businesses: Launching new markets and OTC offerings
- Corporate projects and communications: Managing due diligence, partner onboarding, and corporate updates
- Reporting & analytics: Analyzing data, automating tools, and deriving insights
- Talent operations: Supporting employer branding, talent searches, and training programs
Hard Skills Requirements
- 3-7 years in high-performance environments (consulting, banking, startup, law, etc.)
- Top-tier MBA is a plus but not required
- Strong problem-solving skills (quantitative and qualitative)
- Hands-on ability to execute and translate strategy into action
- Excellent communication skills
- Structured, organized, reliable, and proactive ownership
- Interest in learning new technologies and tools
Other Requirements
- Curiosity about finance, trading, blockchain, and crypto
- Ability to design processes and execute strategic projects
- Experience with SQL, Python, or data visualization tools is a plus but not mandatory
- Results-driven, efficient, and accountable
- Self-aware with a growth mindset
- Ownership mentality and willingness to work beyond standard hours
- Preference for working from our London office in a team environment
Benefits of joining:
- Work at an innovative global trading firm
- Responsibilities and ownership in projects
- Vibrant culture with social events and amenities
- Informal, ambitious, collaborative startup vibe
- Performance-based compensation with perks like pension and health insurance
Tips for your application:
- Apply only if genuinely interested
- Research our company and social media
- Be honest and specific in your answers
- Highlight relevant transferable skills if experience is limited
- Show effort and seriousness in your application