An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Quant Trader specialising in Options Market Making to work in Chicago, New York, London OR Sydney 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 modeling 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 where 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.
Benefits:
- Above market rate salaries, unmatched bonus structure and un-paralleled career progression.
- If you would like to know more about this opportunity, then please submit your application and we will contact you to discuss.
If you would like to be considered for the position of Quant Trader or wish to discuss further then please leave your details below. Your resume will be held in confidence until you connect with a member of our team.
