Strategy & Operations Associate, Wintermute
3-5 days a week in office
Algorithmic trading firm in digital assets
Posted today
Algorithmic trading firm in digital assets
21-100 employees
Posted today
3-5 days a week in office
21-100 employees
Company mission
To enable, empower and advance the truly decentralized world for more transparent, fair and efficient markets and products.
Role
Who you are
- 2–5 years in a data-focused role (e.g., analytics, reporting, operations, consulting, or similar). Experience combining advisory/analytical work with hands-on execution is a strong plus
- Strong quantitative and problem-solving abilities; comfortable reconciling, validating, and interpreting complex datasets
- Experience with SQL for data querying and Python (or similar) for scripting/automation
- Familiarity with tools like Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent to translate data into clear insights
- Hands-on mindset with the ability to move from idea to action, take ownership, and follow through reliably
- Clear and concise communicator who listens well and can translate technical findings into business insights
- Highly structured and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple stakeholders, align cross-functional projects, and maintain urgency
- Curiosity and ability to quickly pick up new concepts and tools, from technical platforms (automation, databases) to conceptual frameworks (e.g., emerging markets, DeFi protocols)
- Curiosity in finance, trading, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies; if you are not interested to follow the industry in your spare time “because it’s fascinating”, it will be difficult to keep up
- 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 being judged by what you deliver
- Ownership mentality, prepared to work beyond 9-to-5 to achieve what is required for the business
- Enjoy working in a team environment from our London office
What the job involves
- The Strategy & Operations team is in the COO office of Wintermute, tasked with scaling the company to its very ambitious milestones
- This role is highly practical and hands-on, focussed on making things happen through data, analytics and reporting, rather than high-level advisory or strategy design
- You will report to the Head of Strategy & Operation and work on building data-driven business functions that support growth and operational efficiency
- It is an incredibly unique opportunity to be part of a “startup” that has already become a global market leader in its category, achieved commercial success and is yet small enough (in terms of headcount) where you can make a big difference!
- Deep exposure to financial markets, crypto and our business lines
- Hands-on entrepreneurial experience collaborating with a wide variety of departments
- A lot of personal accountability and related non-linear rewards for results
- Experience working in one of the most dynamic and exciting industries 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)
- Data Quality: Take ownership of ensuring the accuracy of our internal datasets. Identify errors, inconsistencies, and gaps between different data sources (e.g., internal vs. external data sources) and implement processes to resolve them
- Reporting & Methodology: Understand our reporting methodologies and external sources in depth. Propose changes on methodology to increase accuracy of our analysis
- Analytics & Insights: Translate data into actionable insights for decision-making
- Workflow & Automation: Streamline reporting processes by introducing automation and standardized checks. Build dashboards or tools that improve data visibility, speed, and confidence in decision-making
- Cross-functional Support: Collaborate with business development, product, and operations teams by providing clean, accurate data and analyses that support go-to-market strategies, new business launches, and corporate initiatives
- Presentations & Communications: Contribute to board, investor, and internal updates by ensuring underlying data is consistent, accurate, and clearly presented
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Recent developments in mobile applications and financial tech have resulted in increased demand for digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, and this growing demand is putting pressure on traditional market makers. Ultimately, the increased scale and complexity of the new digital asset landscape has exposed inefficiencies in existing liquidity providers.
Wintermute uses an algorithmic approach to provide market-making services that facilitate digital asset liquidity with long-term scaling and efficiency in mind. The company currently provides its market-making services to over 50 centralized and decentralized trading platforms, including Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken.
The company has taken a unique approach towards market making by operating with the assumption that digital asset markets are only going to get bigger and more complex. By streamlining the market making process with algorithmic automation and thus optimizing efficiency, Wintermute presents itself as a future-proof solution for the rapidly scaling digital asset industry.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Employee endorsements
Nice people
"Very nice, motivated colleagues. Culture is strong, activities such as events and even an annual outing allows you to connect and make friends...."
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jan 2021
$20m
SERIES B
Jul 2020
$2.8m
SERIES A
Total funding: $24.8m
Company benefits
- A unique opportunity to work on very interesting projects, get the level of responsibility and ownership that would be unlikely at any other project or trading firm
- A unique opportunity to join one of the strongest and most successful DeFi teams globally
- With Wintermute you don’t make a bet on a single product, platform, chain or technology; we’ll win if DeFi wins as a whole
- Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional yet collaborative and entrepreneurial
- Option to work from London or Singapore offices, as well as remotely; we generally prefer at least 60% working from the office but are open to remote candidates
- Aligned incentive structure: high upside from performance-based variable pay with very transparent bonus system
- We offer standard perks too, like pension, private health insurance and free food, but that’s probably not the right reason to join us
Company values
- Ambitious: We set the most ambitious goals. We set the highest standards for ourselves and work hard. We play to win
- Collaborative: We go above and beyond to help our partners and counterparties grow. We work as a team, not as siloed groups and individuals. We are united by common goals and values
- Entrepreneurial: We love building new innovative things. We move very fast and focus on the results. We empower everyone from day 1 to act like an owner
- Meritocratic: We are non-hierarchical, informal, and direct. We focus on results above seniority and experience. We generously reward results
Company HQ
Westminster, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Evgeny Gaevoy
(CEO)Holds an Executive MBA from London Business School. Joined Optiver as an Index Derivatives Trader, and was eventually made Head of ETF Business Expansion.
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