Equity Options Volatility Trader

IMC Trading; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC in Sydney seeks an experienced Equity Options Trader to drive performance across APAC single-stock options. You will run and develop trading strategies, leveraging market data and proprietary models.

The role requires a proven track record, deep knowledge of options Greeks, volatility surfaces, and market microstructure, with rapid, disciplined decision-making and the ability to mentor junior traders. The team works across global markets and uses cutting-edge systems to turn insight into

Qualifications

• 5+ years of equity options book management experience.
• Profitability track record in directional or volatility-based strategies.
• Deep understanding of options Greeks, volatility surfaces, and microstructure.
• Strong risk discipline and entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Run and develop equity options trading strategies across key APAC single stocks.
• Collaborate with quant researchers, software engineers, and execution specialists to optimize pricing, hedging, and risk management.
• Make real-time trading decisions based on market dynamics, volatility, and flow.
• Contribute to the evolution of our equity options trading desk, from strategy refinement to new market expansion.
• Mentor junior traders and share your expertise to strengthen the team as a whole.

Skills

Equity options trading

Risk management

Market microstructure

Options Greeks

Job description

IMC is a global market maker, using advanced technology and sophisticated strategies to trade across major financial markets. With offices in Amsterdam, Chicago, and Sydney, we combine deep market expertise with cutting-edge systems to provide liquidity around the clock.

Our Equity Options desk is a fast-growing part of the business, trading a wide range of single stocks across the APAC region. We combine best-in-class execution, proprietary models, and high-quality market data to capture opportunities in both high-frequency and directional trading strategies. As we continue to expand this area, we’re looking for an experienced Equity Options Trader to help drive performance and innovation.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Run and develop equity options trading strategies across key APAC single stocks, using both your own insights and the broader team's research and tools.
• Collaborate closely with quant researchers, software engineers, and execution specialists to optimize pricing, hedging, and risk management.
• Make real-time trading decisions based on market dynamics, volatility, and flow.
• Contribute to the evolution of our equity options trading desk, from strategy refinement to new market expansion.
• Mentor junior traders and share your expertise to strengthen the team as a whole.

Your Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience managing an equity options book focused on the Hong Kong market at a trading firm, bank, or market maker
• Strong track record of profitability in directional or volatility-based strategies.
• Deep understanding of options Greeks, volatility surfaces, and market microstructure.
• Confident, fast decision-maker with a solid risk framework and entrepreneurial mindset.

About Us

IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.