Quantitative Options Trader

A top global market maker with a long-standing track record is scaling its equity and index options trading team in Chicago. The firm operates a highly efficient, technology-led platform where trading, engineering, and research are tightly integrated. This role offers direct ownership of risk and P&L with the ability to influence strategy development and expand into new products. What You'll Be Doing Manage systematic/semi-systematic strategies across single stock and/or index products with clear ownership of risk and performance Partner with quantitative researchers and engineers to refine pricing, improve tooling, and evolve trading models Generate and act on data-driven trade ideas across products and market regimes Strengthen risk management approaches to better position the book through periods of volatility Contribute to ongoing enhancements in execution, automation, and quoting efficiency What They're Looking For 2-5 years of experience in options market making (equities or index options preferred) Strong Python skills with experience working on data analysis or backtesting workflows Solid grounding in options theory including volatility surfaces, Greeks, and market microstructure Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field from a top-tier university #J-18808-Ljbffr Selby Jennings