Quantitative Trader — Sydney (Options Market Making)

Trading Interview; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible leave

Annual discretionary bonus

Healthcare allowance

Insurance benefits

Wellbeing support

Novated car leasing

Parental leave

Mako Foundation involvement

Job summary

Mako is seeking a highly analytical Quantitative Trader to join its Sydney options market making team, focusing on Kospi Index Options. You will manage a proprietary trading book, develop data-driven insights, and apply quantitative tools to drive results.

We require a STEM degree and 2+ years of systematic trading experience, along with proficiency in Python and/or C++. This role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous analysis, and delivering measurable outcomes in a fast-paced trading environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of systematic trading experience in options.
• Experience designing and implementing trading strategies through quantitative research and market observation.
• Bachelor's or higher degree in STEM (e.g., Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science).
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; ability to interpret large datasets.
• Experience in mathematical/statistical modelling using a range of techniques.
• Self-starter capable of conducting independent research and driving projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for solving complex problems and delivering measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Generate and implement trading ideas using both intuition and data-driven research.
• Analyse historical trading performance to improve strategies and execution.
• Monitor and manage risk exposures in real-time.
• Use quantitative tools to build hypotheses, design experiments, and back test strategies.

Skills

Quantitative trading

Python

C++

Data analysis

Statistical modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

Mako is seeking a highly analytical Quantitative Trader to join its Sydney options market making team, focusing on Kospi Index Options. You will manage a proprietary trading book, develop data-driven insights, and apply quantitative tools to drive results.

We require a STEM degree and 2+ years of systematic trading experience, along with proficiency in Python and/or C++. This role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous analysis, and delivering measurable outcomes in a fast-paced trading environment.