Join FalconX as a junior trader in New York City, focusing on trading operations in the cryptocurrency markets.
Posted by employer 6 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 5 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Trade and manage positions across various crypto spot and derivatives markets
- Coordinate closely with the global trading teams
- Ensure accurate trade capture and quality data flow
- Execute and maintain up-to-date position reconciliation
- Compile and analyze metrics for trading
Must have
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 - 4 years of experience in trading or trading support
- Basic understanding of options theory and greek risks
- Strong interest in crypto and macroeconomic markets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team-oriented
Nice to have
- Crypto experience
- Coding skills (Python, SQL)
- Personal experience using various blockchain protocols
Practical constraints
- Covering trading operations from Saturday through Wednesday
Requirements
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the junior trader at FalconX will manage trading operations across various crypto spot and derivatives markets while ensuring accurate trade capture and data flow. Candidates should have 1 to 4 years of trading or trading support experience, ideally with a background in crypto, and possess a basic understanding of options theory. This position is well-suited for individuals who are team-oriented and have a strong interest in macroeconomic markets. FalconX emphasizes a collaborative environment, making it a fitting choice for those looking to grow within a leading crypto trading firm.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 5 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 23, 2026. Last confirmed on FalconX's careers page September 27, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,680).
- Starts above 86% of 123 comparable junior other roles in United States we track (median $90,000 across 48 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Trader role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in New York City, NY.
- What's the salary range?
- FalconX lists $106,000–$167,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 1–4 years of relevant experience for this Trader role.
- Where is the role based?
- FalconX is hiring for this position in New York City, NY.
- What seniority level is this role?
- FalconX targets junior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Trader role at FalconX.
From the original posting
Who are we?
Impact
We are a leading market-making firm focused on providing liquidity in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency markets. Utilizing advanced trading and risk systems, we operate across global crypto exchanges, offering deep liquidity and tight spreads in a variety of products. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a talented and driven junior trader to join our New York-based team.
This is a full-time, in-person role covering trading operations from Saturday through Wednesday, and an excellent opportunity to join one of the leading sell-side crypto trading desks in the world. This role would likely transition to a M-F full-time trading position following a successful 18-month term covering Sa-W.
Responsibilities:
- Trade and manage positions across various crypto spot and derivatives markets
- Coordinate closely with the global trading teams to maintain seamless 24/7 market coverage
- Ensure accurate trade capture and quality data flow in our risk systems
- Execute and maintain up-to-date position reconciliation with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
- Compile and analyze metrics for trading
- Work closely with accounting and operations teams to ensure record accuracy and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 - 4 years of experience in trading or trading support experience at a bank, proprietary trading firm, or market-making firm. Crypto experience a plus
- Basic understanding of options theory and greek risks
- Coding skills (Python, SQL) are desirable but not mandatory
- Strong interest in crypto and macroeconomic markets
- Personal experience using various blockchain protocols and understanding of crypto liquidity conditions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team-oriented
Compensation
Base pay for this role is expected to be between $106,000 - $167,000 USD for New York City. This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as location, skillset, experience, and qualifications.
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