An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Trader specialising in Indices OR Options to work in Ireland for one of the World’s leading Global Systematic Hedge Funds. You will be part of a very successful team where you are able to utilize industry leading technology to design & create scalable trading strategies via a global platform.
Key functional job responsibilities include:
- Trade, monitor, risk manage and improve on the various aspects of the current index volatility strategies
- Collaborate with PM, Traders and Quantitative Analysts to develop and enhance current trading strategies, signals, models and algorithms
- Monitor and improve strategy performance
- Collaboration with all internal team functions to deliver solutions that enhance the current trading, portfolio construction and risk management systems
Skills & Requirements:
- 2 years trading experience with PnL responsibilities in equity options
- Technical competency in statistics, mathematical modelling and programming, those with C++ or Python will be advantageous
- Experience of, or desire to work in a fully collaborative environment
- Expert knowledge of index options pricing and strategies, as well as configuring and monitoring automated systems
- Must possess analytical skills as well as a naturally quantitative and inquisitive mind
Education:
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent required
- Masters or higher degree preferred
This is a phenomenal opportunity to join an elite organization, for whom you can demonstrate your own rare mix of technical knowhow and Trading capabilities. In return, you will be rewarded with a package that is unrivalled in global finance and career opportunity that can set you up for life.
