Options Trader

Options TraderOptions TraderEclipse Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm. Founded in 2007, we have over 110 employees across 4 office locations – Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney, Shanghai and Chicago. Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several markets globally, focusing on various products including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem solving, and innovation.We are actively seeking an Options Trader to join our growing US equity volatility trading team in Chicago. You will play a key role in managing and improving our US systematic and positional options trading strategies. You will also collaborate extensively with our quantitative researchers and technologist to drive our trading system forward and unlock trading opportunities.Responsibilities and DutiesManage and execute multiple options trading strategies, systematic market making and positional strategiesResponsible for the risk management of the portfolioIdentify trading opportunities and develop trading metrics based on proprietary research and data analysisCollaborate with other traders and quantitative researchers to optimise existing strategies and explore new alphasWork closely with the quants, developers, and support staff to continuously improve our trading infrastructure systemWhat You OfferBachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field2+ years of US index and equity options experienceProven track record of profitability and consistent trading performanceDeep understanding of the US equity option markets and the trading opportunitiesStrong knowledge of options pricing models and volatility analysisExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed trading decisionsAbility to thrive and make decisions in a fast-paced trading environment and handle pressure effectivelyStrong communication and collaboration skillsGood command of spoken and written EnglishStrong proficiency in coding with PythonWhat We OfferDynamic and collaborative work environmentOpportunity to contribute directly to the bottom lineMentorship and training opportunitiesA flat management structure, where everyone's voice is valuedWork life balance within a multi-cultural environmentAttractive benefits package with discretionary bonusEclipse Trading is an equal opportunity employer and we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of our success as a company. We are dedicated to embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential.All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.Due to the high number of responses that we receive, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.