Options Trader

Open Roles at VivCourt; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

VivCourt, a quantitative trading firm, seeks a Senior Trader to lead options strategies across APAC markets from Sydney. You will shape ideas with autonomy, supported by experienced peers and robust technology.

To succeed, you should have at least 3 years of options trading with a proven track record and a collaborative mindset capable of mentoring juniors and sharing insights to refine team strategies.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years with experience trading Options, with a positive track record.
• Experience across APAC markets (Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, or similar).
• Thorough understanding of Options trading.
• A collaborative mindset, including mentoring or guiding junior traders.

Responsibilities

• Lead your own options trading strategies.
• Trade options across APAC markets.
• Collaborate with peers to refine trading ideas and risk insights.
• Mentor or work closely with junior traders.

Skills

Options trading

APAC markets experience

Mentoring/training

Job description

About us

VivCourt is a quantitative trading firm with a unique people-first approach. We trade multiple asset classes in global financial markets, leveraging robust technology, data, and intuitive research platforms to find value.

Join VivCourt’s Options trading team, trading options across multiple Asia-Pacific markets. The role isn’t fixed to a single market or book: there will be opportunity to shape this role based on your background and experience. The role is based in Sydney.

As a Senior Trader, you’ll have the freedom to explore new ideas and lead your own strategies. We’ll back you with the tools, trust, and resources to turn those ideas into impact and help shape our vision for trading.

Who you are

• At least 3 years with experience trading Options, with a positive track record.
• Experience across APAC markets (Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, or similar)
• Thorough understanding of Options trading
• Sound judgment under pressure
• A collaborative mindset, where you’re comfortable sharing insights, challenging thinking, and helping the team refine strategies.
• Experience mentoring or working closely with junior traders

What You’ll Find

• A flat, high-trust trading environment where judgment, clarity and insight are valued.
• Experienced peers across Asia, options, energy, index, and equity strategies, who actively engage in joint thinking and trade refinement.
• Access to high-quality engineering
• Autonomy without hierarchy or bureaucracy.

Why VivCourt

• No shareholders. Our profits fund social impact.
• Performance + purpose. We aim to be one of the best trading firms in the world while contributing to a better one.
• Flat structure, fast decisions. You’ll have access, ownership, and autonomy.
• People-first culture.