Equity Options Dispersion Quant Trader

Drweng; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DRW is seeking a highly motivated Quantitative Trader to join our Equity Options team in Greater London. This role focuses on US and European markets, specializing in dispersion strategies through deep quantitative analysis and hands-on trading.

Candidates must possess a strong academic background in quantitative fields and proven experience in trading equity options. You will collaborate closely with technologists and researchers to develop innovative trading strategies while managing real-time market risks.

Join us to thrive in a dynamic environment that values integrity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in a quantitative field.
• Proven experience in trading equity options.
• Understanding of options theory and derivatives pricing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage quantitative trading strategies in equity options markets.
• Design dispersion trades to capture relative value.
• Conduct analysis of volatility surfaces and correlation structures.
• Monitor risk exposures including vega and gamma.

Skills

Mathematics

Physics

Engineering

Computer Science

Programming (Python, C++)

Statistical Analysis

Understanding of Options Theory

Volatility Modeling

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

DRW is seeking a highly motivated Quantitative Trader to join our Equity Options team in Greater London. This role focuses on US and European markets, specializing in dispersion strategies through deep quantitative analysis and hands-on trading.

Candidates must possess a strong academic background in quantitative fields and proven experience in trading equity options. You will collaborate closely with technologists and researchers to develop innovative trading strategies while managing real-time market risks.

Join us to thrive in a dynamic environment that values integrity and innovation.