Quantitative Equity Options Dispersion Trader

DRW Holdings, LLC.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DRW Holdings, LLC. is seeking a motivated Quantitative Trader to join the Equity Options team in Greater London. This role involves the development and management of quantitative trading strategies across US and European markets, focused on dispersion strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in quantitative fields and proven experience in trading equity options. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with researchers and technologists to enhance trading strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience trading equity options across US and/or European markets.
• Deep understanding of options theory and derivatives pricing.
• Experience with dispersion and correlation trading strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage quantitative trading strategies in US and EU equity options markets.
• Design and execute dispersion trades capturing relative value between index and single-name volatility.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of volatility surfaces and correlation structures.

Skills

Mathematics

Physics

Engineering

Computer Science

Statistical skills

Analytical skills

Education

Strong academic background in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

DRW Holdings, LLC. is seeking a motivated Quantitative Trader to join the Equity Options team in Greater London. This role involves the development and management of quantitative trading strategies across US and European markets, focused on dispersion strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in quantitative fields and proven experience in trading equity options. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with researchers and technologists to enhance trading strategies.