Quantitative Trader/Researcher - Systematic Options Trading (Chicago)

Optiver is expanding its Systematic Options Trading Team and seeking exceptional Quantitative Researchers and Traders to drive its next phase of growth. You’ll join a team at the forefront of designing and optimizing our automated systems that work autonomously or alongside our operational options traders. With significant resources, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a collaborative environment, you'll help shape the direction of our trading systems and execution models.What you’ll doDesign, develop, and refine systematic trading strategies to optimize market reactions, order placement, and execution in order to maximize trading performanceUtilize modelling, machine learning, and other techniques to gather insights from data in this pursuitWhat you’ll getYou’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.In addition, you’ll receive:The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countriesA highly competitive compensation packageGlobal profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure401(k) match up to 50%Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage25 paid vacation days alongside market holidaysExtensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and moreWho you are3+ years of index options experience focused on systematic tradingBS, MS, or PhD in a quantitative or technical fieldStrong analytical and mathematical skills, with a track record of applying them to trading problemsProficient in programming (Python, C++, or similar)Collaborative team player with experience working across departments and partnering closely with developmentA self-starter who identifies opportunities to make an impactWho we areAt Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.Below is the expected base salary for this position. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above. Base Salary Range$200,000—$200,000 USD