Ripple Trading and Markets Manager

Ripple
London, United Kingdom

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level professionals in capital markets with a strong grasp of both traditional finance and DeFi, who thrive in cross-functional, high-impact environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in trading or finance, particularly in digital assets or traditional markets, and a drive for high-impact projects
    — “5+ years of experience in trading, finance, or related fields”
  • Individuals who have experience in market infrastructure and can transition between on-chain and off-chain strategies
    — “Demonstrated knowledge of trading and market infrastructure in digital assets and/or traditional finance”
  • Professionals comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and influencing strategy across teams
    — “Coordinate cross functionally on key initiatives, supporting the build out, monitoring and development of overall strategy”

Things to consider

  • In-office presence is expected for at least 10+ days per month, which may require flexibility in work arrangement
    — “In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture”
  • The role demands juggling multiple projects across different capital markets streams simultaneously
    — “Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously across different streams in capital markets”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in liquidity management and market governance within digital assets
    — “Contribute towards various aspects of Ripple’s Stablecoin (RLUSD) market development, including institutional adoption, liquidity management, operational efficiency and governance”
  • Emphasize your ability to analyze complex data and present it in digestible formats for leadership
    — “Ability to process complicated information quickly and accurately under pressure”
  • Showcase your experience with both DeFi and traditional financial markets infrastructure
    — “Deep understanding of traditional financial markets infrastructure, coupled with an interest/experience in web3 and the digital asset economy”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • driving development of key initiatives
  • contributing to Ripple's Stablecoin market development
  • managing relationships with market participants
Typical background
5+ years of experience in trading, finance, or related fieldsBachelor's degree in analytical discipline

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial MarketsDigital AssetsTradingMarket InfrastructureWeb3BlockchainFintechMarket AnalysisProject CoordinationCross-functional CollaborationRelationship ManagementSubject Matter Expertise

Preferred

AIMachine Learning

Stack & domain

Traditional Financial Markets InfrastructureWeb3Digital Asset EconomyTrading And Market InfrastructureInstitutional AdoptionLiquidity ManagementOperational EfficiencyGovernanceMarket AnalysisRelationship ManagementSubject Matter ExpertiseBlockchainFintechMarketsTechnological Innovation In TradingLeadershipCommunicationAdaptabilityProblem-solvingTeamworkProject ManagementStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsFinanceTechnologyDigital AssetsTraditional Finance

About the role

Original posting from Ripple

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. 

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

Ripple is expanding, and we are seeking an exceptional and ambitious individual in London to contribute across a number of DeFi oriented capital markets verticals within the group. The role is geared towards an entrepreneurial and self-starting individual who excels in an outcome driven environment. 

The candidate will report to a Senior Director of Trading and Markets, performing a multifaceted role, helping to drive the development of key initiatives including but not limited to, the client facing trading franchise, the adoption of the Ripple stablecoin and Tokenisation with a focus on on-chain dynamics.

A strong candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of traditional financial markets infrastructure, coupled with an interest/experience in web3 and the digital asset economy.

We’re looking for a highly analytical and adaptable professional who is looking for a high-impact role with a rapidly growing company at the intersection of finance and technology.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Work closely with the Trading and Markets leadership team to help define team  priorities and track performance for RLUSD initiatives on chain and off chain

Coordinate cross functionally on key initiatives, supporting the build out, monitoring and development of overall strategy.

Develop deep analysis and present novel ideas to Trading and Markets leadership 

Contribute towards various aspects of Ripple’s Stablecoin (RLUSD) market development, including institutional adoption, liquidity management, operational efficiency and governance

Engage in market analysis (on chain and off chain) and research to identify trends and opportunities in decentralized finance and traditional finance

Assist in managing relationships with development partners, market makers, and other key market participants.

Support internal teams with the broader company’s efforts

Build subject matter expertise on the convergence of Digital Assets, XRPL and Traditional Finance.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING: 

Bachelor's degree in analytical discipline. Advanced degrees are a plus.

5+ years of experience in trading, finance, or related fields, with a focus on Digital Assets, FX, Commodities or Fixed Income.

Demonstrated knowledge of trading and market infrastructure in digital assets and/or traditional finance.

Ability to work with little direction on novel concepts, from validating theory through to productionising offering. 

Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously across different streams in capital markets 

Ability to process complicated information quickly and accurately under pressure.

Work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Passion for blockchain, fintech, markets, and technological innovation in trading. 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to articulate complicated topics in a simple and digestible format.

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders

A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.  A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.

Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.

In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in. 

Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team

We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity

Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support

Employee giving match

Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

R&R days so you can rest and recharge

Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming

Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it

Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.

Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees. 

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.

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Source: Ripple careers

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