Trader

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Family Office focused on US Equity Options is seeking an experienced Trader to operate fully remote on US Hours. The role involves executing trades, refining strategies, and monitoring market conditions. Candidates should possess a deep understanding of options and proficiency in Python, backed by relevant trading experience.

Qualifications

• Recent trading experience with US Equity Options required.
• Deep understanding of pricing and risk management essential.
• Strong analytical skills and independent work ethic are needed.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage US Equity Options trades.
• Research and refine trading strategies for optimal returns.
• Monitor market conditions and collaborate on various projects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Independent Work Ethic

Options Pricing Understanding

Risk Management

Proficiency with Python

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

Job description

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Our client is a well-established Family Office mainly focused on US Equity Options. They are currently seeking an experienced Trader to join their team. The successful candidate will be based in Europe and work fully remote on US Hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and manage US Equity Options Trades based on market opportunities
• Research and refine trading strategies to optimise returns.
• Monitor market conditions and macro factors to help inform decision making.
• Collaborate within the team on various projects within the family office.

Requirements

• Recent and demonstrable trading experience with US Equity Options, ideally with a Hedge Fund, Proprietary Trading Firm or Investment Bank.
• Deep understanding of options pricing and risk management.
• Strong analytical skills and independent work ethic.
• Strong proficiency with Python in a Linux environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or similar quantitative discipline.

Competitive base salary, bonus system includes % PNL split.