Quantitative Options Trader
Selby Jennings · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
HybridFinanceFull-time
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