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IMC

Index Options Volatility Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

Our Index Options desk focuses on monetizing flow and capitalizing on short-term mispricings. We are a highly collaborative group that combines strong market intuition with analytical rigor, working ...

Outagamie County

I&A Options Specialist

Appleton, WI · On-site

$61K - $67K/yr

  • PTO

Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: Key Responsibilities The following duties are most ...

Cetera

Trader

Saint Cloud, MN

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more. * Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more. * Paid ...

Sekisui House U.S.

Options Specialist - New Home Construction

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$70K - $83K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The position ensures option offerings are accurate, cost-effective, buildable, and aligned with product strategy and customer expectations. It collaborates closely with cross-functional partners to ...

Fionics

Event-Driven Options/Futures Quant

Miami, FL · On-site +1

Event-Driven Options/Futures Quant Pod in Millennium-style structured Quant fund seeks mid level Quant to help develop event-driven options and futures strategies. Experience with zero day options ...

Deutsche Bank

US Inflation Trader - Rates

New York, NY · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Title Inflation Trader Corporate Title Analyst Location New York, NY Overview Deutsche Bank's Rates business provides clients with liquidity and product expertise across fixed income securities ...

US Bank

Fixed Income Trader

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

$75K - $89K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and ...

US Bank

Fixed Income Trader

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$75K - $89K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and ...

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How much do options jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for options in the United States is $79,055.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $90,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are options in finance?

Options are financial derivatives that give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset—such as stocks—at a specified price before a certain date. There are two main types: call options, which allow buying the asset, and put options, which allow selling it. Options are commonly used for hedging, speculation, or income strategies in investment portfolios. Their value is influenced by factors like the underlying asset price, volatility, time to expiration, and interest rates.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an options trader, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Options Trader, you need a solid understanding of financial markets, options pricing, and risk management, often supported by a degree in finance, economics, or mathematics. Familiarity with trading platforms, financial modeling tools like Excel, and certifications such as the Series 7 or CFA are commonly required. Analytical thinking, quick decision-making, and strong stress management help traders excel in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. These skills and qualifications are crucial to effectively analyze market trends, manage risk, and maximize trading profitability.

What is the difference between Options vs Data Analyst?

AspectOptionsData Analyst
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications like CFA or options trading licensesBachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or related field; often certifications like CAP or CDA
Work EnvironmentFinancial firms, trading floors, investment banksCorporate offices, consulting firms, financial institutions
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in finance and trading sectorsAcross various industries including finance, marketing, healthcare
Common Search & ComparisonOptions vs Data AnalystOptions and Data Analyst are compared to understand different skill sets and roles in finance and data-driven fields

Options professionals focus on trading strategies, financial instruments, and require licenses specific to trading. Data Analysts analyze data to support decision-making across industries, often with degrees in analytics or related fields. While both roles involve analytical skills, Options roles are more finance/trading-specific, whereas Data Analysts have broader industry applications.

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Infographic showing various Options job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 74% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,055 per year, or $38 per hour.

Experienced Commodities Options Trader

Belvedere Trading

Chicago, IL

$150K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry. 
Our traders provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. Traders partner with our technologists to continually engineer and optimize our trading systems to stay on top of the industry. 

As an Experienced Commodities Options Trader, you will help expand and lead Belvedere’s presence in commodity derivatives markets. In this role, you will take ownership of strategy development, pricing, and risk across commodity options products. You’ll bring strong market intuition, quantitative rigor, and a collaborative mindset to a fast-paced environment where we work together to solve complex problems and push our trading capabilities forward. 
What you'll do
  • Become a leader in options market-making, while being recognized and compensated for your contributions within the firm.  
  • Participate in formal education on quantitative concepts to build your trading knowledge. 
  • Lead market-making and execution across commodity options products, guiding pricing, risk parameters, and strategic direction. 
  • Own and refine trading strategies from ideation through execution, generating insights in high-volume and high-volatility markets. 
  • Identify trends and mispricings by leveraging data, market structure knowledge, and an understanding of supply–demand dynamics across commodities. 
  • Collaborate with technologists and quants to enhance analytics, improve models, and systematize trading workflows that scale. 
  • Develop tools to analyze positional opportunities, evaluate risk, and improve options liquidity. 
  • Manage risk with discipline, monitoring exposures in real time and ensuring adherence to Belvedere’s risk philosophy. 
  • Work cross-functionally with research, technology, and trading teams to drive innovation and support the continued evolution of our commodities options trading groups. 
What you'll need
  • 3–7+ years of experience trading commodity options (energy, metals, agriculture, or related markets). 
  • Demonstrated success generating PnL, managing complex risk profiles, and navigating fast-moving markets. 
  • Deep understanding of options pricing, volatility dynamics, and commodity market structure, including fundamental drivers. 
  • Proficiency with analytical and programming tools such as Python, R, or SQL, with the ability to work with large datasets and improve modeling or decision-support systems. 
  • Ability to thoughtfully approach decision-making, thrive under pressure and adapt quickly to changing market conditions. 
  • Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset. 
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related technical field. 
Additionally, certain positions at Belvedere Trading are eligible for discretionary bonuses. Our employees have access to a variety of benefits, which can be found on our website here.
How We Operate - Core Values 

Team Belvedere: Work seamlessly with others to achieve shared goals. Foster a positive and supportive environment that brings out the best in your teammates.  
Me in Team: Focus on competing and succeeding at the highest level, constantly striving for excellence. 
Own It: Actively address challenges and make decisions that drive positive results, taking ownership of both successes and failures. 
Build Rockets: Bring forward bold, creative ideas and solutions. Be open to experimentation and willing to take calculated risks. 
Passionate Discourse: Encourage and bring innovative, out-of-the-box ideas to discussions, actively contributing to team growth and progress. 
 
Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. 
We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application. 
 
Our Stance

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.
 
Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.
 
Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during business hours with the ability to be on-site prior to the start of business on occasion 
Physical: Ability to remain at a desk and concentrate for long periods of time
Amount of Travel Required: None 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.