Equity Options Trader: Small-Cap Strategies & Volatility

G-20 Strategies AG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires a strong background in options trading, quantitative analysis, and a proven PnL track record. Relocation or cross-office collaboration across Zurich, London, New York, or Hong Kong is supported.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering.
• Strong background in options trading with solid understanding of options pricing theory, volatility trading, and relevant strategies.
• Proven track record of generating consistent profits (PnL > $2m annually for more than 3 years).
• Experience with quantitative trading and applying data analysis to trading decisions.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams.
• Demonstration of a proactive, results-driven approach.

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 and capitalize on opportunities.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts and developers to improve pricing models, hedging, and execution tools.
• Maintain awareness of corporate actions, earnings events, and sector catalysts affecting equity and options markets.
• Execute trades with precision across listed equity options, ensuring best execution and liquidity management.
• Manage portfolio Greeks (delta, gamma, vega, theta) and adjust hedges dynamically.

Skills

Equity options trading

Options pricing theory

Data analysis

Python

Excel/VBA

SQL

Portfolio risk management

Education

Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, 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 work with traders, researchers, and developers to enhance pricing models, refine strategies, and drive risk-adjusted returns in a fast-paced trading environment.

The role requires a strong background in options trading, quantitative analysis, and a proven PnL track record. Relocation or cross-office collaboration across Zurich, London, New York, or Hong Kong is supported.