Trader

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Family Office specializing in US Equity Options seeks an experienced Trader. This remote role requires a deep understanding of options pricing, risk management, and involves research and execution of trades to optimize returns. Ideal candidates will have a quantitative degree and proficiency in Python.

Qualifications

• Recent trading experience with US Equity Options, ideally with a Hedge Fund or Investment Bank.
• Proficiency in Python within a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage US Equity Options Trades based on market opportunities.
• Research and refine trading strategies to optimize returns.
• Monitor market conditions and macro factors for decision making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Python

Options pricing

Risk management

Independent work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics

Bachelor’s Degree in 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.