Jobs · Finance · Illinois

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

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