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Simplex Trading

Volatility Trader

Chicago, IL

You will manage discretionary positions and work closely with our existing market making team to create systematic pricing overlays and improve hedging, risk management, and edge capture. Key ...

Galaxy

VP, Quantitative Developer

New York, NY · On-site

The successful candidate will collaborate with traders, quants, and other developers to design, implement, and optimize market making and quantitative trading strategies. This role requires a strong ...

Anson McCade

Index Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Permanent Our client is a proprietary trading firm specializing in electronic options market making. They take a technology-driven approach, designing and operating automated, scalable systems to ...

Maven

Options Market Maker

Chicago, IL

Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm deploying its own capital across discretionary, systematic, and market-making strategies. Backed by deep expertise in trading, technology, and ...

Maven

Options Market Maker

Chicago, IL · On-site

Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm deploying its own capital across discretionary, systematic, and market-making strategies. Backed by deep expertise in trading, technology, and ...

Optiver

Senior Trading Automation Specialist

Chicago, IL

$107K - $140K/yr

You will drive the strategic vision for how we scale our operations through automation, ensure the integrity and reliability of our core market making systems and strategies, and serve as a key ...

Optiver

Senior Trading Automation Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $140K/yr

You will drive the strategic vision for how we scale our operations through automation, ensure the integrity and reliability of our core market making systems and strategies, and serve as a key ...

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As of Jun 7, 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.

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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 does a Market Making professional 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 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.
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Options Trader - Asia Hours

CTC Lateral - Website & LinkedIn

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

Other

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

We are seeking an Options Market Making Trader to further expand our coverage during Asian market hours. The trading shift runs from 4 pm - 1 am CT, with expectation to spend flexible time outside of trading on cross-shift training and strategy improvements. The role operates Sunday through Thursday with optionality for remote and/or on-site work.  

The successful candidate will begin with a training program spanning different shifts (schedule will be tailored to candidate, but potential to spend time with Chicago, Asian, and European shifts) and products including S&P, Metals, Nasdaq, Russell, and Vix options. During this training period, you will master proprietary execution, fitting, portfolio management, and post-trade analysis tools while developing a comprehensive understanding of CTC's options trading strategies.  

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Maintain trading schedule from 4 pm to 1 am CT (with flexible time outside of trading hours for cross-shift training and strategy improvements) 
  • Ensure daily production system readiness 
  • Execute trading (majority electronic, some broker call around) and portfolio management  
  • Perform real-time recalibration of system controls to dynamically match the trading environment 
  • Effectively bridge the handoff between shifts by communicating relevant risk information, trading flows, and system issues 
  • Contribute to execution improvements and strategic projects during non-trading hours 

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • Minimum 2 years of options market making trading experience 
  • Minimum 1 year of market making portfolio management experience  
  • Interested in building longer term stability in our Asian hours operation 
  • Strong operational skillset to partner with technologists on prevention and quick resolution of system issues/outages 
  • Strong judgement to make trading and portfolio management decisions under pressure and with more independence given more limited shift support 
  • Ability to distill influx of information to prioritize and address the most important thing at any given moment 
  • Proactive communicator and self-starter who can effectively coordinate between shifts and take initiative to ensure continuous personal development 

NICE TO HAVE

  • Experience in S&P, Metals, Nasdaq, Russell, or Vix options market making trading 
  • Nice to have: Basic proficiency in Python programming 

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