Equity Options Trader — Small-Cap Focus

G-20 Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

G-20 Group seeks an Equity Options Trader to manage and optimize a discretionary equity options portfolio. You will collaborate with traders, researchers, and developers to enhance pricing models, trading strategies, and risk-adjusted returns.

The role sits in a fast-paced, dynamic trading environment and offers exposure to multiple global markets. You will work on pricing models, hedging algorithms, and execution tools while staying vigilant on market structure, earnings events, and sector

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a top-tier university.
• Strong background in options trading with pricing theory, volatility trading and strategies.
• Proven track record of generating consistent profits (PnL > $2m annually for more than 3 years).
• Experience with quantitative trading and the ability to apply data analysis to trading decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine equity options trading strategies with a focus on small-cap equities.
• Analyze market microstructure, order flow, and volatility dynamics to identify trading opportunities.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts and developers to improve pricing models and execution tools.
• Maintain awareness of corporate actions, earnings events, and sector catalysts affecting markets.
• Execute trades with precision across listed equity options and ensure best execution.
• Manage portfolio Greeks (delta, gamma, vega, theta) and adjust hedges dynamically.

Skills

Options trading

Quantitative trading

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Math/Physics/CS/Engineering

Tools

Python

Excel/VBA

SQL

Job description

G-20 Group seeks an Equity Options Trader to manage and optimize a discretionary equity options portfolio. You will collaborate with traders, researchers, and developers to enhance pricing models, trading strategies, and risk-adjusted returns.

The role sits in a fast-paced, dynamic trading environment and offers exposure to multiple global markets. You will work on pricing models, hedging algorithms, and execution tools while staying vigilant on market structure, earnings events, and sector