Wintermute
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Wintermute
9 days ago
## Head of Strategy & Operations **Location:** London **Department:** Operations **Type:** Full-time, Hybrid --- ### About Wintermute **Wintermute** is a technology unicorn and one of the leading global players in the digital asset markets. Wintermute is the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading company providing liquidity across all major exchanges and trading platforms. Our OTC desk offers a wide range of spot and derivatives products and supports over 2,000 counterparties across crypto natives and traditional financial institutions. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem by being one of the largest players in DeFi as well as through our investments arm, partnerships, and incubations. Wintermute was founded in 2017 by trading industry leaders and has successfully navigated multiple crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative, entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. --- ### Strategy & Operations Team The **Strategy & Operations** team is in the COO office of Wintermute, tasked with scaling the company to its very ambitious milestones. Your role will be very varied and cross-functional. You will report to the COO and will be co-designing, owning, and implementing strategic initiatives as well as building the core business functions for scale. Expect to be very practical and hands-on! --- ### Opportunities for You - Exposure to all departments of a top-tier trading firm - Working alongside Wintermute COO to deliver strategic projects with a focus on growth - Hands-on entrepreneurial experience - Oversee projects managed by the S&O team, but also deliver your own projects with a player-coach mentality - Influence in shaping your role; there is no limit to the potential scope of this role - A lot of personal accountability and related non-linear rewards for results - Experience working in the most dynamic and exciting industry of the decade in a company that has a very diversified exposure to crypto (you do not bet on a specific token, protocol, or product) --- ### Potential / Likely Functional Subject Areas - **Cross-functional delivery:** Driving strategic cross-functional initiatives to successful and quick implementation; be an active problem solver as well as executor - **Go-to-market:** Analyzing business operations and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and drive revenue - **Product & New businesses:** Help identify growth markets and launch operations there (e.g., through licensing or new products) - **Reporting & analytics:** Become an expert on various financial and market data sources. Deeply understand the data, be able to analyze and check complex datasets and deal with databases, identify actionable insights from data. Implement automation tools and data analytics dashboards to inform decision-making processes - **Talent operations:** Work on employer marketing, support certain talent searches, help develop internal training programs to support employee functional knowledge and professional growth - **Operations:** Deliver the operations behind a variety of multi-disciplinary processes - **Commercial:** Be able to review commercial agreements as needed, negotiate and manage external suppliers and advisors, liaise with investors, etc. --- ### Hard Skills Requirements - 8–10 years of experience in a high-performance environment, such as management consulting, investment banking, PE, VC-backed startup, law firm, etc. - 2+ years of in-house execution experience in trading firms or other crypto firms - Strong problem-solving skills, both quantitative and qualitative – we will test - Ability and interest to be hands-on and drive execution; this is **not** a strategy-only role, you would need to own execution - Strong communication skills – be able to communicate clearly, concisely, and listen well - Very structured, organized, and reliable. Able to drive a sense of urgency and alignment in cross-functional projects, able to assume ownership proactively - Deep understanding of trading and crypto - Ability and interest to learn about new technologies quickly, both on conceptual (e.g., how DeFi protocols work) and hands-on (e.g., how to use automation tools) levels - Top-tier MBA is a plus --- ### Other Requirements - Ability to see the big picture, design processes from scratch, and break down big strategic projects into small executable steps (and execute these steps) - Experience with data querying languages (e.g., SQL) and scripting languages (e.g., Python) to facilitate data-driven decision-making may be a plus, but isn’t necessary - Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI) to communicate insights effectively - Results-driven and ability to get things done in a fast and efficient way; good at making sure the "trains run on time" - A healthy level of self-awareness and ability to learn from your own mistakes - Preference to work in a meritocracy and be judged by what you deliver - Ownership mentality, prepared to work beyond 9-to-5 to achieve what is required for the business - Like working in a team environment from our London office --- *We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.* --- **When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read the job post completely.**
Wintermute
33 days ago
## Product Engineering - Tech Lead **Location:** London **Department:** Product **Commitment:** Full-time **Workplace Type:** Hybrid --- ### About Wintermute **Wintermute** is one of the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading products, as well as support high-profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and incubation of projects. Wintermute was founded in 2017 by industry leaders and has successfully navigated multiple crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative, entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. --- ### Working at Wintermute We are looking for an experienced **Product Manager** to lead the development of our NODE platform, enabling seamless crypto trading experiences for institutional clients. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role that will have direct impact. You will work closely with engineers, designers, core developers, and stakeholders across the business to define, build, and ship a secure, scalable, and high-performance trading platform. --- ### What you will work on - Define and own the technical architecture for Wintermute’s trading products, client-facing portals, and internal applications — making the key technology and design decisions that determine how these systems are built and scaled. - Lead and mentor a team of engineers across the full stack, setting standards for code quality, review processes, and engineering best practices. - Drive technical strategy and roadmap alongside product leadership, translating business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions. - Architect systems that handle high data volumes, real-time streaming, and low-latency interactions — the kind of challenges you’d find on a trading platform processing millions of events per second. - Oversee frontend experience across the full customer lifecycle, from onboarding portals to real-time trading dashboards. - Work cross-functionally with product, marketing, trading, and backend engineering teams to ensure alignment and delivery. - Establish and evolve engineering processes — sprint planning, incident response, deployment pipelines — that let the team ship with confidence and speed. --- ### Hard skills requirements - 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role (tech lead, engineering lead, or similar). - Proven track record of making architecture decisions for complex, data-intensive applications — ideally in trading platforms, financial services, or other high-throughput/low-latency environments. - Deep experience building and scaling real-time, high-data-volume systems (e.g., trading dashboards, live data feeds, streaming analytics, order management systems). - Strong command of the modern frontend stack: **TypeScript**, **React**, **Node.js** — and the ability to evaluate and adopt new technologies as needed. - Hands-on server-side experience: building and maintaining backend services, APIs, and data pipelines using languages such as Node.js, Python, Go, or similar. - Solid understanding of end-to-end system architecture: APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, WebSockets, message queues, databases, and how frontend and backend systems work together in high-performance environments. - Experience with infrastructure and DevOps fundamentals: CI/CD, cloud platforms, CDN, monitoring/observability, and deployment strategies. - Strong understanding of security best practices (OWASP, authentication/authorization patterns, secure data handling) — especially in a financial context. - Experience hiring, mentoring, and growing engineers — building a high-performing team, not just managing one. --- ### Nice to have - Experience at a trading firm, fintech, or any environment where milliseconds matter and data volumes are extreme. - Familiarity with algorithmic trading concepts and financial market infrastructure. - Experience with performance optimization at scale — profiling, caching strategies, efficient rendering of large datasets. - Experience with backend technologies beyond Node.js (Python, Go, Rust, or similar) for performance-critical services. --- ### Write to us if you - Love making hard technical decisions and seeing them pay off at scale. - Get energized by building high-performance systems that handle serious data volumes. - Want to shape the technical direction of a product team, not just execute on someone else’s plan. - Are passionate about engineering culture — code quality, mentorship, and continuous improvement. - Are curious about algorithmic trading and financial markets. - Are determined, ambitious yet humble, willing to lead by example. - Thrive in a meritocratic environment where impact matters more than titles. - Prefer ownership over process — you’d rather build the right thing than follow a playbook. - Enjoy working in-person with your team (not fully remote). --- ### Tip for a successful application 1. Only apply if you are genuinely excited about leading a technical team in a fast-paced trading environment; this is not a people-management-only role — you will be deeply technical. 2. Write us a short, honest, and direct message about why you want to lead engineering at Wintermute. Tell us about a hard architecture decision you made, what the tradeoffs were, and how it played out. Do not send generic applications — we are looking for authentic technical leaders who share our values and ambitions. 3. We will arrange a UK visa sponsorship and help with relocation to London.
Wintermute
79 days ago
## HR Operations Associate **Location:** London **Department:** Operations **Commitment:** Full-time **Workplace Type:** Hybrid --- ### About Wintermute Wintermute is a technology unicorn and one of the largest algorithmic trading companies, specialising in digital assets. We provide liquidity across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as supporting high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. Wintermute also has a Wintermute Ventures arm that invests in early stage DeFi projects. Wintermute was founded in 2017 and has successfully navigated industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. At Wintermute, we believe in the innovative potential of blockchain, the fundamental innovations, we have a long-term view on the digital asset market and are taking a leadership position in building an innovative and compliant market. ### Role Overview The HR Operations Associate plays a key role in supporting both HR Operations & Talent Acquisition. This role reports to the Head of Talent & HR Operations and requires a highly organized individual with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, service-oriented mindset. ### Responsibilities - Own the onboarding processes of employees across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely system updates and a positive employee experience. - Support visa applications, extensions, and renewals, including documentation gathering, tracking visa expiry dates. - Draft employment confirmation letters, reference letters, contracts, and other employment-related documentation. - Ensure HR and recruitment processes align with employment law, internal policies, and data protection requirements. - Manage the Employer of Record relationship, acting as the primary point of contact with the account manager and supporting the administration of remote employees hired through the EOR. - Contribute to HR projects such as system implementations, policy rollouts, and process improvements. - Support recruitment activities when required, including job postings, candidate pipeline management, and coordination of interviews across multiple stakeholders and time zones, and other ad hoc tasks. - Initiate and execute various projects and improvements based on your interests and company needs. - Conduct market research and support compensation benchmarking across our various entities. ### Requirements - 1-3 years experience in HR administration, HR operations, or within Talent Operations in a high performing organization. - Strong organizational and time-management skills. - High attention to detail and accuracy. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Comfortable working with HRIS/ATS systems. - Strong Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate data, create formulas, and produce clear reports. - Strong presentation creation skills, with experience producing professional slides and materials for stakeholders. - Experience supporting visa or immigration processes would be a plus. ### Why You Should Join Our Dynamic Team - Opportunity to work at one of the world's leading algorithmic trading firms. - Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership compared to traditional finance environments. - A vibrant working culture with team meals, festive celebrations, gaming events and company wide team building events. - A Wintermute-inspired office in central London, featuring an array of amenities such as table tennis and foosball, personalized desk configurations, a cozy team breakout area with games. - Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial. - A performance-based compensation with a significant earning potential alongside standard perks like pension and private health insurance. --- **Apply for this job** *When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read the job post completely.*
Wintermute
110 days ago
## Wintermute Trader Assessment Day 2026 **Location:** London **Department:** Trading **Workplace Type:** On-site ### Overview On March 6, 2026, we’re inviting a small group of exceptional graduates to join us at our London office for an Algorithmic Trader Assessment Day. This is a chance to meet experienced Wintermute traders, take part in interesting technical challenges, and learn more about how we operate. ### At a Glance * **Date:** Friday, 6 March 2026 at 4:00 PM * **Location:** Wintermute office, Central London * **Audience:** Graduates interested in trading roles starting in 2026 * **Registration:** Apply using your CV by Feb 15, 2026 ### Calling all curious problem-solvers! This isn’t a traditional interview. It’s an assessment day designed to challenge you and give you a genuine feel for life at **Wintermute**. You’ll spend the evening tackling practical trading-inspired problems, learning from senior members of our team, and meeting traders and other Wintermute employees. Along the way, you’ll explore our office, get a sense of our culture, and see how we think about markets. There will also be free food and drinks throughout the evening, plus some Wintermute merch up for grabs. ### What We’ve Prepared * Fun technical and quantitative games * Market making challenges * Trading Tests ### Who Should Register You don’t need prior trading experience; curiosity matters more. This is for people who: * Are interested in a trading role at Wintermute starting in 2026 * Love solving hard problems with Python * Are curious about crypto, HFT and liquidity provision * Want responsibility, ownership, and real impact ### How to Join 1. Register using your CV until Feb 15, 2026. 2. Successful applicants will receive our online assessments before February 20. 3. Top performers are invited to the in-person Assessment Day before February 27. This is an in-person event; Wintermute will cover the train ticket costs within the UK. Successful members of the assessment day will be invited for a final interview. **Apply for this job** *When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely.*
Wintermute
170 days ago
## About Wintermute Wintermute is one of the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading products as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and incubation of projects. Wintermute was founded in 2017 by industry leaders and has successfully navigated multiple crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. Read more here. ## Working in the DeFi team We’re looking for a motivated and curious student to join our DeFi team on an internship, preferably on a 6-month placement basis. In this role, you’ll research on-chain protocols and run data-driven experiments to help advance our understanding of decentralized finance. Our trading approach is deeply rooted in technology - our traders are analytical, programmatic problem solvers who thrive on innovation. In keeping with the builder ethos of the DeFi space, this role will give you the opportunity to wear many hats. You’ll likely work across multiple codebases and languages, exploring the frontiers of the ecosystem’s design space. We are a tight-knit, collaborative team that values open dialogue and creative exploration. You’ll work closely with experienced traders and developers, receiving mentorship while being encouraged to form your own perspectives, challenge ideas, and pursue new areas of inquiry together. ## Requirements - Proficiency in programming with at least one of Rust or Python - Comfortable working on Linux environments and Git version control - Experience with programmatic statistical analysis and quantitative / analytic skills - High level understanding of high-frequency market making strategies - Understanding of blockchain fundamentals and mechanics of the EVM - Familiarity with smart contract development and the Foundry toolkit - A passion for learning about protocol microstructure and design mechanisms ## Note - Although we are unable to accept fully remote candidates, we support significant flexibility in regards to working from home and working hours. When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely.
Wintermute
176 days ago
## DeFi Algorithmic Trader **Location:** London **Department:** DeFi **Commitment:** Full-time **Workplace Type:** On-site --- ### About Wintermute **Wintermute** is one of the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading products, and support high-profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and incubation of projects. Wintermute was founded in 2017 by industry leaders and has successfully navigated multiple crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. --- ### Working in the DeFi Team We are always on the lookout for potential talent to join our DeFi team. Whether you are a developer, trader, or a graduate, we are keen to hear from you. The focus is to help us build and maintain the systems that drive our on-chain searching. You will focus both on designing and implementing trading strategies as well as the core microservices and backend infrastructure required by the trading engine. Our trading is very technologically focused and our traders are akin to programmatic problem solvers. Similar to the ethos of most builders within the space, this role requires you to wear many hats. You will work and contribute across multiple code bases in a variety of languages whilst pushing and exploring the frontiers of the design space within the ecosystem. We pride ourselves on running a tight-knit and collaborative team. You can expect to work closely with experienced traders and developers who will be teaching and guiding you on how to contribute and improve our systems. Team members are encouraged to cultivate their own narratives, challenge each other, and investigate new domains together. --- ### Requirements - Proficiency in programming with at least one of the following: Python, Rust, or Go - Comfortable working on Linux environments and Git version control - Experience with programmatic statistical analysis and quantitative / analytic skills - High-level understanding of high-frequency market making strategies - Understanding of blockchain fundamentals and mechanics of the EVM - Familiarity with smart contract development and the Foundry toolkit - A passion for learning about protocol microstructure and design mechanisms --- ### Note - Although we are unable to accept fully remote candidates, we support significant flexibility in regards to working from home and working hours. --- **Apply for this job** When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely.