Equity Options Trader

Roka Search; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading proprietary trading house in Dubai seeks an experienced Equity Options Trader / Market Maker to join their team. The role involves market making in equity and index options, managing risk, and executing trades in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have strong quantitative skills and a solid background in trading and risk management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in equity or index options trading.
• Proven track record in market making and liquidity provision.
• Strong understanding of market microstructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous quotes in equity/index options.
• Execute trades and monitor risk exposure.
• Work with quants to refine trading strategies.

Skills

Risk Management

Market Analysis

Quantitative Skills

Tools

Python

C++

Java

Job description

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Base pay range

Role : Equity Options Trader / Market Maker

Reward : Profit Linked reward package

About the Opportunity

Our client is a privately owned high-performing Proprietary Trading House dedicated to delivering superior results through market-neutral strategies in global equity markets.

They provide a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation, professional growth, and teamwork are at the heart of what we do.

We are supporting them in the hire of an experienced Equity / Index Options Trader with deep market-making expertise to launch a new desk / strategy.

Job Overview

You will play a central role in launching a desk that will provide liquidity, manage risk, and execute trades in the equity and index options markets. You’ll leverage your market knowledge, quantitative skills, and ability to make rapid, data-driven decisions to enhance our client’s market-making strategies and ensure efficient, accurate pricing.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Making : Provide continuous, competitive quotes in equity / index options.
• Trade Execution : Execute trades efficiently, optimizing prices and minimizing slippage.
• Risk Management : Monitor and manage risk exposure, ensuring compliance and profitability.
• Market Analysis : Identify trading opportunities using real-time market data.
• Strategy Development : Work with quants and technology teams to refine trading approaches.
• Portfolio Management : Track and manage options positions, balancing risk and performance.

Technology Integration : Collaborate to optimize trading systems and algorithms.

• Compliance & Reporting : Ensure regulatory compliance and report trading activity.

Your Background

• Experience : 3-5 years of experience in equity or index options trading, with a proven track record in market making.
• Expertise in pricing and managing equity / index options in fast-moving markets.
• 3 Years experience of Market Making in options
• Deep understanding of market microstructure and liquidity provision.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical capabilities.
• Strong risk management and position sizing skills.
• Familiarity with trading platforms, order execution systems, and market data feeds.
• Technical Skills : Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java is desirable. Experience with trading algorithms and quantitative modelling is advantageous.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance, Engineering, and Sales

Investment Banking, Capital Markets, and Financial Services

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