Jobs · Finance · Illinois

Options Trader - Expression of Interest

Eclipse Trading · Chicago, IL · 8 mo ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Manage and execute multiple options trading strategies, systematic market making and positional strategies
  • Responsible for the risk management of the portfolio
  • Identify trading opportunities and develop trading metrics based on proprietary research and data analysis
  • Collaborate with other traders and quantitative researchers to optimise existing strategies and explore new alphas
  • Work closely with the quants, developers, and support staff to continuously improve our trading infrastructure system

What you offer

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field
  • 2+ years of US index and equity options experience
  • Proven track record of profitability and consistent trading performance
  • Deep understanding of the US equity option markets and the trading opportunities
  • Strong knowledge of options pricing models and volatility analysis
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed trading decisions
  • Ability to thrive and make decisions in a fast-paced trading environment and handle pressure effectively
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Good command of spoken and written English
  • Strong proficiency in coding with Python

What we offer

  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to the bottom line
  • Mentorship and training opportunities
  • A flat management structure, where everyone's voice is valued
  • Work life balance within a multi-cultural environment
  • A attractive benefits package with discretionary bonus

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