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NinjaTrader

OR · On-site

$180K - $230K/yr

Partner with the CCO in overseeing the Firm's compliance program for futures, options on futures, and cleared swaps activities conducted as an FCM * Maintain and enhance written supervisory ...

MJ Boyd Consulting

AVP Treasury Operations

New York, NY

$140K - $150K/yr

MBS/ABS, CMO's, CDO's, CLO's (, Interest rate SWAPS, Credit Default Swaps - CDS, Swaptions, Options, Financial Futures, Caps & Floors, FRA's Systems, Exchanges and Custodians Familiarity with trading ...

Bitnomial, Inc

Weekend Operations Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$75K - $150K/yr

Bitnomial offers the Bitcoin Complex comprising physically delivered Bitcoin Futures, Options, Deci Futures, and Hashrate Futures used by brokers, hedge funds, institutions, and trading firms around ...

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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.
Quantitative Developer (USA)

Quantitative Developer (USA)

Trexquant Investment

New York, NY • On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Developer to join our systematic trading organization. This role will be instrumental in building and scaling the analytics platform that underpins research, portfolio construction, risk management, and trading across multiple asset classes, including equities, futures, options, ETFs, and other listed and derivative instruments.

Working closely with quantitative researchers, traders, and technology teams, you will own core analytics and market data infrastructure, productionize research models, and develop the backtesting, risk, and tooling capabilities that support the full investment lifecycle. The role combines hands-on software engineering with quantitative and market structure expertise, requiring the ability to design performant, scalable systems that operate across diverse asset classes and large datasets.

The ideal candidate will possess strong C++ engineering skills, deep experience building quantitative trading infrastructure, and a solid understanding of financial markets, market data, and quantitative research workflows.

Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain the analytics platform supporting volatility strategies, futures, or equities including infrastructure and other datasets used by researchers and traders.
  • Productionize quantitative research models and integrate them into backtesting and live trading systems.
  • Design and implement scalable storage and processing systems for equities, futures, options, and other market and risk data.
  • Develop and enhance backtesting infrastructure to support complex research workflows and large-scale simulations.
  • Build and maintain risk, PnL, and portfolio analytics systems used for monitoring and evaluating trading strategies.
  • Develop GUIs, visualization tools, and developer-facing applications that improve researcher and trader productivity.
  • Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability across data, analytics, and research infrastructure.
  • Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to translate research ideas across volatility strategies, futures or equities teams into robust, production-grade solutions.

Requirements

  • BS/MS/PhD degree in a STEM field.
  • Strong, demonstrable C++ engineering skills — this is the most important requirement for the role.
  • Solid finance and options asset-class expertise; a genuine understanding of the options domain is strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with options market data, including how it is best stored and structured for performance.
  • Familiarity with implied volatility surfaces and a strong understanding of options pricing.
  • Experience building or substantially improving backtesting infrastructure.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Applications are open for both Stamford and New York City offices, the latter with a planned opening in October 2026.

The base salary range is $175,000 - $200,000 depending on the candidate’s educational and professional background. Base salary is one component of Trexquant’s total compensation, which may also include a discretionary, performance-based bonus. This position is classified as overtime-exempt.

Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer.