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Market Making Quant, Equity Derivatives

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Supporting EQD US Market Making business on listed products. * Building pricing tools and looking after daily risk and PnL analysis. * Building trading applications on US products. * Building ...

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How much do market making jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for market making in the United States is $21.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is market making?

Market making is a trading activity where a firm or individual continuously quotes both buy (bid) and sell (ask) prices for a financial instrument, such as stocks, options, or cryptocurrencies. By doing this, market makers provide liquidity to the market, making it easier for other participants to buy or sell assets without causing significant price fluctuations. Market makers profit from the spread between the bid and ask prices, and play a crucial role in maintaining an efficient and orderly marketplace.

How does a market maker typically collaborate with traders and technology teams on a daily basis?

Market Making professionals work closely with traders to analyze market trends and adjust pricing strategies in real-time. They also collaborate extensively with technology teams to ensure trading algorithms and electronic platforms are performing optimally, as speed and accuracy are critical in this role. Daily communication involves sharing market insights, reviewing performance metrics, and quickly addressing any technical or operational issues that arise in the fast-paced trading environment. This teamwork is essential for maintaining liquidity and minimizing risk.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a market maker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Market Maker, you need strong quantitative and analytical skills, deep knowledge of financial markets, and a relevant degree such as finance, mathematics, or economics. Proficiency with trading platforms, algorithmic trading systems, and certifications like FINRA Series 7 or 57 are commonly required. Excellent decision-making under pressure, risk management, and effective communication with clients or trading partners are crucial soft skills. These capabilities enable Market Makers to efficiently provide liquidity, manage risk, and respond quickly to market changes for successful trading operations.

What is the difference between Market Making vs Trading Analyst?

AspectMarket MakingTrading Analyst
Required CredentialsFinance or Economics degree, certifications like CFA often preferredFinance or Economics degree, strong analytical skills, sometimes CFA or similar certifications
Work EnvironmentFast-paced trading floors, electronic trading platformsOffice-based, research and analysis focused
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial firms, exchanges, hedge fundsInvestment banks, asset management firms, trading desks

Market Making involves providing liquidity by continuously quoting buy and sell prices, while Trading Analysts focus on analyzing market data to inform trading strategies. Both roles require strong financial knowledge and analytical skills but differ in daily tasks and work environment.

How much do market makers get paid?

Market makers typically earn a base salary ranging from $70,000 to $150,000 annually, with additional compensation from trading profits and performance bonuses. Compensation varies based on experience, firm size, and trading volume, and many market makers also receive benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.
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Infographic showing various Market Making job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,920 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Senior Trader, Market Making

Fanatics Betting & Gaming

Denver, CO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

About the role
Fanatics Markets is Fanatics' prediction market platform, letting users trade contracts across sports, finance, economics, culture, and crypto. We're building out our trading desk to provide liquidity, manage risk, and ensure tight, fair markets across our contract slate. We're looking for a Senior Trader with hands-on market making experience to help scale this function as we expand into new states and asset classes.

What you'll do

  • Make markets and manage risk across sports and financial prediction contracts
  • Design and develop models to generate real-time fair values for event-driven outcomes
  • Partner with quants, product and engineering to productionize models for live trading
  • Monitor, validate, and iterate on production models, continuously improving predictive accuracy and trading outcomes while ensuring robustness and operational stability of pricing models
  • Identify and execute market-take opportunities arising from model insights and prediction-market dynamics
  • Design & implement trading strategies to maximise volume and revenue while scaling automated decision-making
  • Manage forecasting along with P&L reporting
  • Monitor exposure limits and escalate risk issues.
  • Partner with product, quant, engineering, and compliance teams to launch new markets and contract types
  • Help mentor junior traders and shape trading desk processes as the team grows

What you'll bring

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical or quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Economics).
  • 5+ years of professional trading experience in market making, options/derivatives, prop trading, or sports betting trading
  • Experience with prediction or financial markets - market structure, pricing mechanics, and liquidity dynamics
  • Experience managing a live book under time pressure, with sound risk discipline
  • Strong grasp of trading concepts, with the ability to think critically about uncertainty and model assumptions
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with traders, product and engineering teams
  • Familiarity with CFTC-regulated markets, exchanges, or clearing houses
  • Interest in sports and event-driven markets

Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE-a multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process.

For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

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