Options Trader

Job Opportunity at Janney

Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm.

What You Are Good At

• Analytical ability Able to effectively review information and data in order to identify issues and opportunities
• Prioritizing Operate in a fast-paced environment effectively managing competing priorities and responsibilities to meet critical deadlines.
• Building Relationships Connecting with others in a way that fosters trust and creates collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Handling retail and advisory client orders, focusing on timely order entry with a focus on execution quality.
• Monitoring adverse price movements (e.g., in 0DTE options) and ensuring proper, non-risky execution.
• Continual search to improve routing strategy and technology to increase business while focusing on best execution

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven track record in options trading/execution.
• Strong understanding of options pricing, volatility, and strategy, including credit spreads.
• 3-7 years of experience trading Options
• FINRA registrationsSeries 7, 57, 4, are strongly preferred or required within the first few months of employment.
• The ability to process large amounts of complex data quickly to make informed real-time decisions.
• Maintaining composure and decisiveness in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
• Strong numerical skills for mental calculations and understanding complex financial problems.
• Ability to clearly and succinctly convey market insights to stakeholders, portfolio managers, and clients.

Why Work for Us?

Benefits: Janney believes that its employees are the key to what makes a great company. Although work makes up a large portion of an employee's life, we believe that a balance between work and non-work activities is essential to maintain quality performance and a positive work atmosphere. We offer a competitive package including Paid Parental Leave, generous Paid Time Off, eligibility for a $2,000 referral bonus and Professional Development Assistance Plan designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at hometoday and in the future. Explore further.

Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm. Fostering a positive workplace experience remains a top priority. People are our strongest asset. We recognize that when our team members thrive, our firm is more successful.

Janney is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.