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How much do futures options jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for futures options in the United States is $21.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Futures Options Trader, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Futures Options Trader, you need a strong grasp of financial markets, quantitative analysis, and risk management, often supported by a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with trading platforms (such as Bloomberg or CME Direct), technical analysis tools, and relevant certifications like the Series 3 license are typically important. Exceptional decision-making, stress management, and communication skills help traders excel in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. These skills and qualifications are crucial for making informed trading decisions, managing risk, and ensuring profitability in volatile markets.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in futures and options trading, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in futures and options trading often encounter challenges such as managing market volatility, staying updated with global economic news, and handling the pressure of making quick decisions. Effective risk management strategies, continuous learning, and leveraging advanced trading tools can help address these challenges. Additionally, collaborating with experienced team members and participating in regular strategy discussions can provide valuable insights and support informed decision-making in this fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between Futures Options vs Futures Trader?

AspectFutures OptionsFutures Trader
Required CredentialsTypically requires knowledge of derivatives, options strategies, and possibly certifications like Series 3Requires understanding of futures markets, trading platforms, and risk management; often no formal certification needed
Work EnvironmentTrading floors, financial firms, or online trading platformsTrading desks, financial institutions, or proprietary trading firms
Industry UsageUsed for hedging, speculation, and risk management in commodities, financials, and derivativesEngaged in buying and selling futures contracts to profit from market movements

Futures Options involve trading options contracts based on futures, offering strategic flexibility and risk management. Futures Traders actively buy and sell futures contracts to capitalize on market trends. While Futures Options focus on options strategies, Futures Traders execute direct trades in futures markets. Both roles require market knowledge but differ in complexity and purpose.

What are Futures Options?

Futures options are financial contracts that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a specific futures contract at a predetermined price before or on a certain expiration date. These instruments combine features of both futures and options, allowing traders to hedge risk or speculate on price movements with limited risk. Futures options are commonly used in commodities, indexes, and financial instruments to manage exposure and take advantage of market volatility.
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Infographic showing various Futures Options job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 74% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,777 per year, or $21 per hour.
Sales Specialist - Futures & Options - Electronic Trading Solutions, Enterprise Sales

Sales Specialist - Futures & Options - Electronic Trading Solutions, Enterprise Sales

Bloomberg LP

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Bloomberg rating

9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 209 rated software companies


Job description

Sales Specialist - Futures & Options - Electronic Trading Solutions, Enterprise Sales
Location
New York
Business Area
Sales and Client Service
Ref #
10052284
Description & Requirements
ETS - Futures & Options Sales
Buy-side and sell-side professionals strive to achieve best execution across multiple asset classes. The Bloomberg Professional Service provides trading solutions and sophisticated analytics to help meet these needs, all on a single platform.
Bloomberg's Electronic Trading Solutions (ETS) platform, powered by our Enterprise Solutions, delivers end-to-end workflows that allow clients to stage, monitor, trade, allocate, and perform TCA on their trades directly from the Bloomberg Terminal. Our solutions integrate seamlessly with clients' Order Management Systems (OMS) and Execution Management Systems (EMS) across asset classes.
What's the role?
We are seeking a driven and entrepreneurial Futures & Options Sales professional with a strong new business development mindset to expand Bloomberg's footprint across the institutional trading community. This is a true sales role - requiring consistent prospecting, client engagement, pipeline management, and deal execution.
You will play a pivotal role in positioning Bloomberg's Futures & Options platforms as the premier derivatives trading solution for both buy-side and sell-side clients. You'll lead with insight, demonstrating how our trading tools integrate seamlessly with the Bloomberg ecosystem to deliver value across pre-trade analytics, liquidity access, automation, portfolio execution, and post-trade insight.
As part of the ETS sales team, you'll identify and convert new opportunities by running the full sales cycle - from discovery and demo through negotiation and close. You'll deliver high-impact presentations, engage senior decision-makers, and partner closely with account management and product stakeholders to drive adoption and growth.
We'll trust you to:
- Drive new business by proactively prospecting, qualifying, and closing new derivatives trading opportunities across hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional clients.
- Own the full sales cycle - from initial outreach and workflow discovery to live demonstrations, proposal development, and deal closure.
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline, tracking progress and accurately forecasting opportunities through disciplined CRM and account management.
- Understand client workflows in depth, identify execution pain points, and position Bloomberg's solutions as the optimal fit.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Account Managers, Product, and Enterprise Sales teams to deliver holistic, enterprise-grade solutions.
- Represent Bloomberg's ETS at client meetings, industry events, and conferences as a trusted advisor and subject-matter expert.
You'll need to have:
- Proven success in financial technology or trading system sales, ideally focused on EMS/OMS or execution platforms.
- Strong sales acumen and prospecting discipline, with a demonstrated ability to generate and close new business.
- Deep understanding of multi-asset trading, execution strategies, and market structure across buy-side and sell-side institutions.
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills, comfortable engaging from trader level to C-suite.
- A consultative and solution-oriented approach, able to translate complex trading workflows into compelling business value.
- High energy, persistence, and accountability for achieving measurable sales results.
Salary Range = 145,000 - 235,000 USD Annual + Benefits + Bonus
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
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Bloomberg runs on data. As the Data Management & Analytics team within Engineering, we support our organization's needs around managing data efficiently. The vision of the team is to build solutions that drive data quality, data dictionary, data stewardship, data lineage, reference, and master data management across various data domains (prospect, customer, vendor, material etc.). We partner with business teams across the organization in addressing their data needs and ultimately helping run business operations efficiently and make improved decisions.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1981