Full-Time

Trade Operations Associate

Posted on 11/21/2024

FalconX

FalconX

201-500 employees

Institutional crypto trading platform for financial institutions

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$92k - $121kAnnually

+ Performance Linked Bonus + Equity

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Sales & Trading
Treasury
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of experience in a trading firm, hedge fund or investment bank.
  • Superb self-management skills - you love organizing your work with the help of checklists and measuring your progress.
  • Previous experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Graduate degree (open to all any majors).
  • Desire to become an expert on digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Responsibilities
  • Handle all incoming counterparty settlement requests within a pre-agreed timeframe. Act as a point of contact for a portfolio of counterparties. Track towards assigned KPIs for trade operations.
  • Work in concert with Trading Desk, Product, and Customer Success teams to understand and deliver on their expectations with regards to serving clients.
  • Ensure trades, transfers and inventory reconciliation happens across different internal subsystems and external systems - banks, custodians, etc.
  • Monitor daily inventory needs for - settlement, lending & borrowing activity- and liaise directly with Treasury Management.
  • Provide inputs to compliance and risk teams to design pragmatic controls in this environment of changing regulatory landscape.
  • Adhere to established trade operations processes designed for regulatory compliance.
  • Liaise with Accounting and ensure proper trade and settlement data is provided to them on a timely basis.
  • Perform reconciliations between internal systems and external to ensure data integrity, identify breaks and resolve them by working with relevant teams.
  • Improve reconciliation processes, provide inputs in making them robust or/and identify gaps in current reconciliations so that there is completeness.

FalconX operates an institutional crypto trading platform that focuses on the needs of financial institutions dealing with digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The platform simplifies the trading process by providing clear price discovery and efficient trade execution, allowing institutions to buy and sell cryptocurrencies without concerns about price discrepancies or hidden fees. Trusted by major financial institutions, FalconX tailors its services to hedge funds, asset managers, and proprietary trading firms, ensuring their specific requirements are met. The company offers a range of services including trade execution, credit, treasury management, market making, and prime services, generating revenue through these specialized offerings. FalconX aims to provide a reliable and efficient trading experience for institutional clients in the rapidly evolving crypto market.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$415.4M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

35%

2 year growth

49%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FalconX's partnerships, such as with SignalPlus and Avail, enhance its service offerings and market reach.
  • The company's ability to attract top talent, like Ravi Doshi, strengthens its leadership and expertise in the crypto trading space.
  • FalconX's significant funding and backing from notable investors like GIC and Adams Street Partners provide a strong financial foundation for growth.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory scrutiny, as evidenced by the $1.7 million fine from the CFTC, could pose ongoing challenges.
  • The highly competitive nature of the crypto trading market requires continuous innovation to maintain a leading position.

What makes FalconX unique

  • FalconX's focus on institutional clients sets it apart from many crypto trading platforms that cater to retail investors.
  • The company's comprehensive suite of services, including trade execution, credit, and treasury management, offers a one-stop solution for financial institutions.
  • FalconX's rapid product innovation and high praise for product velocity make it a standout in the fast-evolving crypto market.

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