Options Trader

From Philadelphia, PA, the fully remote Execution Trader - Electronic Markets will improve how investment decisions reach electronic markets while controlling live-order risk. This opening is limited to applicants based in the Philadelphia, PA area and provides Eastern Time research review before the open and throughout the U.S. cash session.

Compensation and Benefits Base salary:

$170,000-$245,000 USD, based on experience Work arrangement:

Fully remote; applicants must be based in the Philadelphia, PA area Experience:

4+ years Additional compensation:

Performance-bonus and equity eligibility based on role and level

About the Role In this Philadelphia, PA role, you will be accountable for electronic execution, order exceptions, transaction-cost analysis, venue review, and broker accountability while supporting Eastern Time research review before the open and throughout the U.S. cash session. The work requires direct communication, explicit limits, and records that remain useful after market conditions change.

Philadelphia Operating Focus The Philadelphia opening emphasizes evidence-first decisions, documented challenge, and orderly production handoffs. The workday reserves focused time before the open for independent evidence review and challenge. During live markets, the role must distinguish a normal deviation from a condition that needs escalation. At the close, open questions move into a short written queue with a named owner and a required follow-up date. For this role, that means direct ownership of live orders, implementation shortfall, venue outcomes, and execution exceptions during Eastern Time research review before the open and throughout the U.S. cash session.

First Review Cycle The first review cycle for Philadelphia, PA starts with Eastern Time research review before the open and throughout the U.S. cash session. It will establish a measured baseline for live orders, implementation shortfall, venue outcomes, and execution exceptions before the team proposes an operating change. One required check is: Develop broker and algorithm scorecards. The next required check is: Coordinate incident response with engineering and risk. The Philadelphia opening emphasizes evidence-first decisions, documented challenge, and orderly production handoffs. You will identify any assumption that remains untested after both checks. Completion requires a repeatable evidence path, a clear response boundary, and a time for the next check. Those records must connect directly to electronic execution, order exceptions, transaction-cost analysis, venue review, and broker accountability.

Responsibilities

Oversee electronic execution and exception handling

Analyze implementation shortfall, impact, and venue outcomes

Develop broker and algorithm scorecards

Coordinate incident response with engineering and risk

Own live orders, implementation shortfall, venue outcomes, and execution exceptions during Eastern Time research review before the open and throughout the U.S. cash session.

Required Qualifications

Direct electronic-trading or execution-analytics experience

Knowledge of order types, auctions, and U.S. market structure

Strong SQL and post-trade analytical ability

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with broker algorithms, venue analysis, and best-execution review

Ability to act quickly while preserving complete order and incident records

Experience collaborating across time zones while maintaining the operating coverage assigned to the Philadelphia, PA opening.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan options with substantial company support

401(k) plan with company matching

Flexible paid time off and company holidays

Paid parental and caregiver leave

Annual learning, conference, and professional-development budget

Remote-work equipment and home-office support

Performance-bonus and equity eligibility based on role and level

Benefits are subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Anemoi provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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