Volatility Trader — Quantitative Market Making & Edge
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Simplex is seeking a Volatility Trader in Chicago to identify market opportunities with favorable risk-reward profiles and to generate trade ideas while improving pricing systems and hedging. You will manage discretionary positions and collaborate with the market making team on systematic pricing overlays. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in volatility trading or research, strong options theory understanding, and demonstrated profitable ideas. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tradermath
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