Python-Driven Derivatives Volatility Trader

Xantium; City Of London; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking multiple Quantitative Volatility Traders. Responsibilities include monitoring trading systems and executing trades, with a focus on candidates experienced in equities, commodities, and fixed income derivatives. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor’s degree in a hard science and 1-3+ years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation starts at $150,000 with additional bonuses.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of fulltime experience trading derivatives or developing options trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve trading systems.
• Execute individual trades and provide support.

Skills

Python coding skills

Strong mental math

Market intuition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hard sciences

Job description

A leading financial services firm is seeking multiple Quantitative Volatility Traders. Responsibilities include monitoring trading systems and executing trades, with a focus on candidates experienced in equities, commodities, and fixed income derivatives. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor’s degree in a hard science and 1-3+ years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation starts at $150,000 with additional bonuses.