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Quantitative Options Trader

Non-disclosed Chicago, United States
Posted 10 days ago Flexible Job Permanent USD175000 - USD225000 per annum + bonus

Quantitative Options Trader

Non-disclosed Chicago, United States

A top global market maker with a long-standing track record is scaling its equity and index options trading team in Chicago. The firm operates a highly efficient, technology-led platform where trading, engineering, and research are tightly integrated. This role offers direct ownership of risk and P&L with the ability to influence strategy development and expand into new products.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Manage systematic/semi-systematic strategies across single stock and/or index products with clear ownership of risk and performance
  • Partner with quantitative researchers and engineers to refine pricing, improve tooling, and evolve trading models
  • Generate and act on data-driven trade ideas across products and market regimes
  • Strengthen risk management approaches to better position the book through periods of volatility
  • Contribute to ongoing enhancements in execution, automation, and quoting efficiency

What They're Looking For

  • 2-5 years of experience in options market making (equities or index options preferred)
  • Strong Python skills with experience working on data analysis or backtesting workflows
  • Solid grounding in options theory including volatility surfaces, Greeks, and market microstructure
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field from a top-tier university
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