Ripple Trading and Markets Manager

THE WORK:

Ripple is expanding, and we are seeking an exceptional and ambitious individual in London to contribute across a number of 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 the Senior Director of Trading and Markets, performing a multifaceted role focused on driving the tokenisation of capital markets assets, the utility and adoption of tokenised instruments, and the development of on-chain liquidity solutions. This includes contributing to Ripple's stablecoin strategy and the broader convergence of traditional finance and digital asset markets.

A strong candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of traditional capital markets infrastructure — including fixed income, repo, money markets and collateral — coupled with hands-on experience or a strong interest in tokenisation, DeFi 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 define priorities and track performance across tokenisation and capital markets initiatives


• Drive the development of Ripple's tokenisation strategy from a capital markets perspective, with a focus on institutional adoption, on-chain liquidity, collateral mobility and settlement efficiency


• Analyse and develop use cases for tokenised assets including money market funds, bonds, repo and other fixed income instruments, with particular emphasis on liquidity and utility in both primary and secondary markets


• Engage with institutional counterparties — including asset managers, banks, custodians and exchanges — to advance the adoption of tokenised capital markets products


• Contribute to the design and buildout of liquidity frameworks for tokenised assets, including market-making, collateral transformation and on-chain financing structures


• Conduct market analysis and research to identify trends, regulatory developments and commercial opportunities at the intersection of tokenisation and traditional finance


• Coordinate cross-functionally with product, legal, compliance and technology teams to support the development and operationalisation of tokenisation initiatives


• Build and maintain subject matter expertise on tokenised asset infrastructure, including ledger technology, settlement mechanisms, and the evolving regulatory landscape

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.