Is the Trader, Market Making role remote?

It's hybrid — Blockchain.com expects some on-site time in London, United Kingdom.

How much experience is required?

2–5 years of relevant experience for this Trader, Market Making role.

Where is the role based?

Blockchain.com is hiring for this position in London, United Kingdom.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Python, Rust, SQL.

What seniority level is this role?

Blockchain.com targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Trader, Market Making role at Blockchain.com.

Trader, Market Making at Blockchain.com

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Trader on the Market Making desk at Blockchain.com is tasked with managing and enhancing automated liquidity strategies while collaborating with clients to meet their needs. The position requires a solid foundation in financial markets, particularly in DeFi and algorithmic trading, along with technical skills in Python, Rust, and SQL. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in market making or quantitative trading, and should be comfortable in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment. The team operates within a rapidly growing company that emphasizes innovation in the cryptocurrency space.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Blockchain.com's careers page October 17, 2026.
Python appears in 15.3% of 137 comparable mid other roles in United Kingdom; Rust appears in 2.2% of 137 comparable mid other roles in United Kingdom.

Quick facts

Is the Trader, Market Making role remote?: It's hybrid — Blockchain.com expects some on-site time in London, United Kingdom.
How much experience is required?: 2–5 years of relevant experience for this Trader, Market Making role.
Where is the role based?: Blockchain.com is hiring for this position in London, United Kingdom.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Python, Rust, SQL.
What seniority level is this role?: Blockchain.com targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Trader, Market Making role at Blockchain.com.

From the original posting

Blockchain is connecting the world to the future of finance. As the most trusted and fastest-growing global crypto company, it helps millions of people worldwide safely access cryptocurrency. Since its inception in 2011, Blockchain has earned the trust of over 90 million wallet holders and more than 40 million verified users, facilitating over $1 trillion in crypto transactions.

We’re looking for a technically and commercially minded Trader to join our Market Making desk in London. This role is responsible for running, analysing and improving our automated liquidity strategies, as well as working closely with our clients to respond to their needs and enhance the enterprise value of our desk.

You will sit at the intersection of trading, quantitative research and commercials, working on the strategies that power our bespoke Market Making solutions; and being an integral member surrounding the economics of the desk (i.e. meeting and sourcing new clients). This role requires a blend of strong communication and hands-on coding ability in Python, Rust and/or SQL.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Work with experienced, highly successful traders in a fast-paced and intense environment
Manage risk and ideate trading strategies as part of a compact team across Defi, market making, and yield strategies
Work closely with trading and sales to drive commercials over the finish line and bring in new business ; interact with clients; network ; understanding the landscape of deal sourcing and deal flow ; provide relevant ideas to the growth of our business
Configure and tune strategy parameters, in response to changing market conditions; all while developing world-class market-making strategies
Enhance the enterprise value of our desk; by building out infrastructure and coming up with initiatives that make us the best possible desk we can be to our clients

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Experience: 2–5 years in market making, quantitative trading, electronic trading or working for an institutional desk (crypto preferred)
Mindset: Commercially aware, fast-paced, and intense
Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial markets, DeFi, algorithmic trading, and crypto TGEs / listing structures
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python, Rust, AI tooling, and/or SQL

COMPENSATION & PERKS

Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company
This is a role based in our London office, with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week.
Work from Anywhere Policy: You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.
ClassPass
Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it
Apple equipment
The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field
Flexible work culture

Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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