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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 ...

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 ...

Maven Securities

Options Market Maker

Chicago, IL · On-site

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

Optiver

SSO Floor Trader

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

Prior listed options market-making experience. * Series 57 active and in good standing. * Existing relationships within the floor broker and market maker communities. What you'll get * Work alongside ...

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 ...

Anson McCade

Index Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

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 · 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

SSO Floor Trader

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

Prior listed options market-making experience. * Series 57 active and in good standing. * Existing relationships within the floor broker and market maker communities. What you'll get * Work alongside ...

Optiver

SSO Floor Trader

Miami, FL · On-site

Prior listed options market-making experience. * Series 57 active and in good standing. * Existing relationships within the floor broker and market maker communities. What you'll get * Work alongside ...

Optiver

SSO Floor Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

Prior listed options market-making experience. * Series 57 active and in good standing. * Existing relationships within the floor broker and market maker communities. What you'll get * Work alongside ...

Optiver Holding BV

SSO Floor Trader

Miami, FL · On-site

$150 - $230/hr

Prior listed options market-making experience. * Series 57 active and in good standing. * Existing relationships within thefloorbroker and market maker communities. What you\'ll get * Work alongside ...

Optiver

SSO Floor Trader

New York, NY

Prior listed options market-making experience. * Series 57 active and in good standing. * Existing relationships within the floor broker and market maker communities. What you'll get * Work alongside ...

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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.

Volatility Trader

Simplex Trading

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

As a Volatility Trader at Simplex, you will take an analytical approach to identifying market opportunities with favorable risk-reward profiles with the goal of generating trade ideas and enhancing our core market making pricing systems.  We expect that you have experience thinking about volatility valuation through a variety of lenses, including analysis of implied-vs-realized, term structure and event pricing, skew surface dynamics, and relative value or cross-asset relationships.  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 Responsibilities
  • Conduct research to identify market dislocations, mispricings, or other trading opportunities in the volatility space.
  • Monitor and manage live positions with a focus on order flow dynamics and counterparty behavior.
  • Work closely with Simplex's core market making team to develop systematic approaches to volatility valuation or pricing overlays.
  • Continuously improve the firm's toolset for volatility research, risk management, and P&L attribution.
  • Clearly communicate and document research methodology and trading decisions for collaboration and review.
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in a volatility trading/research or portfolio management role.
  • Demonstrated track record of generating and executing profitable trading ideas.
  • Strong practical foundation in options theory and Bayesian statistics/probability.
  • Strong analytical judgment under uncertainty; able to operate decisively under constraints.
  • Precise technical communication skills; able to concisely present conclusions and articulate associated inputs, assumptions, and process.
  • Sufficient technical skills to independently interface with data and prototype research ideas.

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