Graduate Quantitative Trader

All Options is looking for Graduate Quantitative Traders to join our team in Austin, TX. You’ll hit the ground running with a six-month training program that blends advanced option theory with real market making experience from day one.

About the role

Your first four weeks are spent alongside a cohort, mastering the fundamentals of options theory, trading systems, and tools through lectures and hands-on shadowing with experienced traders. After that, you’ll take the wheel: trading on the desk under mentor guidance, with continuous coaching and performance support every step of the way. This role has two cohort start dates available: February 2027 and August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the trading day, know what is happening in the market and products traded.
• Gather information on risk and payoff characteristics of options and translate this into correct volatility pricing.
• Be responsible for pricing and trading options on listed financial instruments.
• Manage and optimize daily trading positions.
• Collaborate with trading teams and developers to adjust pricing variables and system settings based on current market conditions.
• Continuously monitor the market to research and identify profitable opportunities.
• Learn and contribute to building, maintaining, and enhancing the company’s codebase and technology stack.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a university program, graduating between December 2026 and June 2027 pursuing a bachelor’s or higher in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or related discipline.
• A strong interest in financial markets and (options) trading.
• A willingness to learn new skills, such as programming (Python), and a commitment to researching and improving trading strategies.
• Exceptional numerical, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to innovate.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.
• Availability for full-time employment starting in February 2027 or August 2027.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• 25 days PTO.
• Paid medical, dental, and vision benefits package.
• 401(k) employer sponsored contributions.
• In-house meals and snacks.
• Monthly team drinks and festivities.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.