Options Trader
Options Trader - US Equity Volatility
A global proprietary trading firm is seeking a talented Options Trader to join its growing US equity volatility team based in Chicago. With a global presence and a strong focus on technology-driven strategies, the firm operates across multiple asset classes including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodities, and digital assets.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, where innovation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement are at the core of the trading philosophy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and execute a range of options trading strategies, including systematic market making and positional approaches
- Oversee risk management for the trading portfolio
- Identify and capitalize on trading opportunities through proprietary research and data analysis
- Collaborate with fellow traders and quantitative researchers to refine existing strategies and develop new alpha-generating ideas
- Partner with technologists and support teams to enhance trading infrastructure and system performance
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience trading US index and equity options
- Demonstrated track record of consistent profitability
- In-depth knowledge of US equity options markets and trading dynamics
- Strong grasp of options pricing models and volatility analysis
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills under pressure
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis and strategy development
- Fluency in spoken and written English
What's Offered:
- A dynamic and collaborative work culture
- Direct impact on trading performance and firm success
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Flat organizational structure that values every voice
- Emphasis on work-life balance in a multicultural setting
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based bonus
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