Principal, Institutional Sales

Summary

Join Gemini's growing OTC Sales & Trading team as a Principal, Institutional Sales. This role focuses on spot, options, and derivatives trading for digital assets with institutional clients. You will develop and manage client relationships, execute complex trades, educate clients on market trends, and identify growth opportunities. The position requires strong experience in institutional sales and trading within traditional finance or digital assets. It's a hybrid role requiring in-person presence twice a week in the New York City office. Gemini offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a competitive salary, bonus, equity grant, comprehensive health plans, 401k matching, paid parental leave, and flexible time off.

Requirements

• 8-12 years of experience in institutional sales and trading within crypto, FX, equities, fixed income, commodities, or derivatives markets
• Strong relationships with institutional investors such as hedge funds, asset managers, proprietary trading firms, token projects, etc
• Deep understanding of OTC trading mechanics, pricing models, risk management, and liquidity strategies in spot, options, and derivatives markets
• Ability to structure complex transactions, including derivatives strategies, structured products, and options trading
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a results-driven approach

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a book of institutional clients, driving OTC trading activity in spot, options, and derivatives
• Originate and execute complex digital asset trades, providing pricing, market color, and liquidity solutions
• Educate clients on digital asset market trends, risk management strategies, and structured solutions tailored to their needs
• Identify growth opportunities, build partnerships, and enhance Gemini’s OTC trading offerings
• Work closely with trading, risk, compliance, and product teams to enhance trading solutions and client experience
• Ensure all trading activities comply with relevant global financial regulations and Gemini’s internal policies

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with digital assets and crypto market structure is highly preferred

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• A discretionary annual bonus
• Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant
• Comprehensive health plans
• 401K with company matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible time off