Quantitative Trader - Options Market Making
AAA Global
Quantitative Trader Options Market Making Chicago, IL
A leading proprietary trading firm is looking for a Quantitative Trader to join its systematic options market-making team in Chicago. You'll work with researchers and developers to price, quote, and manage risk across listed US options.
Responsibilities
• Run and improve systematic options market-making strategies.
• Work with researchers and developers on pricing, quoting, and risk.
• Analyze and improve trading performance.
Requirements
• 3+ years of options trading or research experience.
• A systematic approach to trading. Some discretionary experience is fine.
• Strong programming skills.
• An impressive academic background in a quantitative field.
• Based in Chicago, or willing to relocate.
Preferred Experience
• Market making in index, equity, or futures options.
• Experience with options pricing models and volatility surfaces.
Please email a copy of your CV to View email address on chicagocareersite.com if you are interested in this opportunity!
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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