Options Trader
Chicago, IL · On-site
... derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies ... Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field * 2+ years of US index and ...
Options Trader
Chicago, IL · On-site
... derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies ... Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field * 2+ years of US index and ...
Exotic Options Trader
New York, NY · On-site
In this role, you'll price complex derivatives, identify trading opportunities, and strategically ... Exotic options trading at Jane Street sits at the intersection of our single stock and index ...
Exotic Options Trader
New York, NY · On-site
In this role, you'll price complex derivatives, identify trading opportunities, and strategically ... Exotic options trading at Jane Street sits at the intersection of our single stock and index ...
Exotic Options Trader
New York, NY · On-site +1
In this role, you'll price complex derivatives, identify trading opportunities, and strategically ... Exotic options trading at Jane Street sits at the intersection of our single stock and index ...
Exotic Options Trader
New York, NY · On-site +1
In this role, you'll price complex derivatives, identify trading opportunities, and strategically ... Exotic options trading at Jane Street sits at the intersection of our single stock and index ...
Options Trader - Work From Home
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
Chicago IL Jobs, Options Trader, Options, Derivatives, Python, C++, Quantitative Research, Alpha Signal Research, Volatility Dynamics, Options Volatility Modelling, Index Options Market, Remote, Work ...
Options Trader - Work From Home
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
Chicago IL Jobs, Options Trader, Options, Derivatives, Python, C++, Quantitative Research, Alpha Signal Research, Volatility Dynamics, Options Volatility Modelling, Index Options Market, Remote, Work ...
Quantitative Researcher (Ph.D.) - 2027 Graduate Program - (August Start)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$175K - $250K/yr
Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and ... Possess extensive knowledge of equity and index derivative products, including variance derivatives ...
Quantitative Researcher (Ph.D.) - 2027 Graduate Program - (August Start)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$175K - $250K/yr
Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and ... Possess extensive knowledge of equity and index derivative products, including variance derivatives ...
Quantitative Researcher (Experienced - Ph.D.)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$175K - $250K/yr
Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and ... Possess extensive knowledge of equity and index derivative products, including variance derivatives ...
Quantitative Researcher (Experienced - Ph.D.)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$175K - $250K/yr
Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and ... Possess extensive knowledge of equity and index derivative products, including variance derivatives ...
This position requires three (3) years of experience with the following skills: credit derivative, equity derivative, and volatility trading including direct management of single-name and index ...
This position requires three (3) years of experience with the following skills: credit derivative, equity derivative, and volatility trading including direct management of single-name and index ...
This position requires three (3) years of experience with the following skills: credit derivative, equity derivative, and volatility trading including direct management of single-name and index ...
This position requires three (3) years of experience with the following skills: credit derivative, equity derivative, and volatility trading including direct management of single-name and index ...
This position requires three (3) years of experience with the following skills: credit derivative, equity derivative, and volatility trading including direct management of single-name and index ...
This position requires three (3) years of experience with the following skills: credit derivative, equity derivative, and volatility trading including direct management of single-name and index ...
Junior Quantitative Researcher (Ph.D.)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$175K - $250K/yr
Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and ... Possess extensive knowledge of equity and index derivative products, including variance derivatives ...
Junior Quantitative Researcher (Ph.D.)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$175K - $250K/yr
Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and ... Possess extensive knowledge of equity and index derivative products, including variance derivatives ...
... derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies ... Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field * 2+ years of US index and ...
... derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies ... Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field * 2+ years of US index and ...
... derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies ... Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field * 2+ years of US index and ...
... derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies ... Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field * 2+ years of US index and ...
Legal Counsel - (Equity Derivatives, Trading Documentation)
New York, NY · Hybrid
$200K - $275K/yr
... indices, quantitative investment strategies (QIS), and exotic equity options. Qualifications ... sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com. Mizuho ...
Legal Counsel - (Equity Derivatives, Trading Documentation)
New York, NY · Hybrid
$200K - $275K/yr
... indices, quantitative investment strategies (QIS), and exotic equity options. Qualifications ... sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com. Mizuho ...
Institutional Trader
Chicago, IL · On-site
Have 2-5 years of experience trading Index and/or Equity Derivatives at a Bank or Propriety Trading Firm * Expertise in trading and position management around market flows * Have a deep understanding ...
Institutional Trader
Chicago, IL · On-site
Have 2-5 years of experience trading Index and/or Equity Derivatives at a Bank or Propriety Trading Firm * Expertise in trading and position management around market flows * Have a deep understanding ...
Institutional Trader
Chicago, IL · On-site
$200K/yr
Have 2-5 years of experience trading Index and/or Equity Derivatives at a Bank or Propriety Trading Firm * Expertise in trading and position management around market flows * Have a deep understanding ...
Institutional Trader
Chicago, IL · On-site
$200K/yr
Have 2-5 years of experience trading Index and/or Equity Derivatives at a Bank or Propriety Trading Firm * Expertise in trading and position management around market flows * Have a deep understanding ...
Index Derivatives Modeling is a plus. * Experience helping develop models for an automated trading platform is a plus. * Supported and enhanced options portfolio management experience is a plus.
Index Derivatives Modeling is a plus. * Experience helping develop models for an automated trading platform is a plus. * Supported and enhanced options portfolio management experience is a plus.
... equity derivatives across U.S. and global markets on behalf of active and index investment ... trading strategies, including liquidity analysis, trade construction, sizing, and execution ...
... equity derivatives across U.S. and global markets on behalf of active and index investment ... trading strategies, including liquidity analysis, trade construction, sizing, and execution ...
Analyst/Associate - Equity Derivatives Quant/Trader
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$100K - $150K/yr
Develop and enhance pricing models for equity and index options, including Greeks and volatility ... Experience with derivative risk systems or real-time trading tools. * Familiarity with C++, Java ...
Analyst/Associate - Equity Derivatives Quant/Trader
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$100K - $150K/yr
Develop and enhance pricing models for equity and index options, including Greeks and volatility ... Experience with derivative risk systems or real-time trading tools. * Familiarity with C++, Java ...
Analyst/Associate - Equity Derivatives Quant/Trader
$100K - $150K/yr
Develop and enhance pricing models for equity and index options, including Greeks and volatility ... Experience with derivative risk systems or realtime trading tools. * Familiarity with C++, Java, or ...
Analyst/Associate - Equity Derivatives Quant/Trader
$100K - $150K/yr
Develop and enhance pricing models for equity and index options, including Greeks and volatility ... Experience with derivative risk systems or realtime trading tools. * Familiarity with C++, Java, or ...
The leader partners directly with traders, sales, and quantitative research to design, build, and ... The ideal candidate brings deep experience in commodity index and derivatives with a track record ...
The leader partners directly with traders, sales, and quantitative research to design, build, and ... The ideal candidate brings deep experience in commodity index and derivatives with a track record ...
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Options Trader
Chicago, IL • On-site
Eclipse Trading
Full-time
Re-posted 21 days ago
Job description
Options Trader
Eclipse 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 Duties
What you offer
What we offer
Eclipse 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.
Eclipse 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 Duties
- Manage and execute multiple options trading strategies, systematic market making and positional strategies
- Responsible for the risk management of the portfolio
- Identify trading opportunities and develop trading metrics based on proprietary research and data analysis
- Collaborate with other traders and quantitative researchers to optimise existing strategies and explore new alphas
- Work closely with the quants, developers, and support staff to continuously improve our trading infrastructure system
What you offer
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field
- 2+ years of US index and equity options experience
- Proven track record of profitability and consistent trading performance
- Deep understanding of the US equity option markets and the trading opportunities
- Strong knowledge of options pricing models and volatility analysis
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed trading decisions
- Ability to thrive and make decisions in a fast-paced trading environment and handle pressure effectively
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Good command of spoken and written English
- Strong proficiency in coding with Python
What we offer
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to contribute directly to the bottom line
- Mentorship and training opportunities
- A flat management structure, where everyone's voice is valued
- Work life balance within a multi-cultural environment
- Attractive benefits package with discretionary bonus
Eclipse 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.