Partner, Quant Trader - OMM
A collaborative, Chicago‑based options market‑making firm is seeking an experienced partner‑level quantitative trader to help launch and scale new trading verticals. The firm has a strong track record across multiple asset classes and is now focused on expanding its platform with fresh strategies and entrepreneurial leadership. As a lean and highly team‑oriented organization, they offer significant autonomy, meaningful ownership, and a clear path for both immediate and long‑term growth following this hire. Supported by deep resources, established relationships, and proven infrastructure, this role offers the opportunity to build onto something substantial from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, execution, and risk management of high‑frequency and/or multi‑asset options market‑making strategies.
- Oversee daily trading activities and position management, ensuring optimal pricing, quoting, and inventory control.
- Drive technological and quantitative innovation by collaborating with quants and developers on models, signals, infrastructure, and automation.
- Identify new markets, products, and structural opportunities to expand the firm's trading footprint.
- Maintain a robust risk framework, including stress testing, scenario analysis, and real‑time monitoring of volatility and correlation exposures.
- Mentor junior traders and contribute to firmwide strategy, governance, and capital allocation decisions as an equity‑level partner.
- Grow and maintain strong relationships with exchanges, brokers, liquidity venues, and technology partners.
Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate
- 10+ years of experience in options market making with a demonstrated track record of consistent profitability.
- Deep understanding of options theory, volatility modeling, microstructure dynamics, and electronic execution.
- Strong technical aptitude, including experience working with systematic or partially automated trading workflows.
- Proven ability to operate effectively within a lean, entrepreneurial trading environment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with previous experience mentoring or building trading teams.
- Demonstrated strategic mindset and the willingness to contribute as an equity partner to firm direction, culture, and long‑term growth.
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