US Equity Index Options Trader

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensusWe are seeking a US Equity Index Trader to join our US Options Trading team.How you will make an impactActively trade US index and equity options, managing positions and risk.Analyze market flows, volatility, and microstructure to identify and capture trading opportunitiesRefine pricing, execution, and risk management approaches to improve trading performanceConduct post-trade analysis to evaluate decisions, optimize strategies, and drive systematic improvementsContribute to the development of tools, monitoring, and processes that enhance trading stability and scalabilityPartner closely with risk management, researchers and developers during live trading and high-pressure situationsYou will be right at home if you haveProven experience as an Index Options Trader, with exposure to US markets or similar equity derivativesStrong track record of trading performance and disciplined risk managementDeep understanding of options theory, volatility, and market microstructureComfortable trading both systematic and discretionary when requiredCalm under pressure, with the ability to quickly diagnose and act on trading problemsStrong analytics, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying improvementsStrong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, team-based environmentPassionate about markets, with a continuous drive to learn and improveThe annual base salary range for this position is $250,000 to $300,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at . California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at .[#LI-AC]