Options Trader

Eclipse Trading

Hong Kong

On-site

HKD 725,400 - 837,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Opportunity for mentorship and training

Attractive benefits package

Job summary

A leading proprietary derivatives trading firm in Hong Kong is seeking an Options Trader to manage and improve trading strategies. The role involves collaboration with researchers and technologists in a dynamic environment, offering professional growth and competitive compensation. Applicants should possess a degree and relevant market-making experience.

Qualifications

2+ years of options market making experience required.
Proven track record of profitability in options markets.
Deep understanding of equity option markets.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute multiple options trading strategies.
Monitor the market for trading opportunities.
Collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related field

Tools

Electronic trading systems

Job description

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Eclipse Trading is a leading proprietary derivatives trading firm. Founded in 2007, we have over 100 employees across 4 office locations – Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney, Shanghai and Chicago. Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several markets globally, focusing on various products including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem solving, and innovation.

We are actively seeking an Options Trader to join our growing volatility trading team in Hong Kong. You will play a key role in managing and improving our systematic and positional options trading strategies. You will also collaborate extensively with our quantitative researchers and technologists to drive our trading system forward and unlock trading opportunities.

Responsibilities and Duties

Manage and execute multiple options trading strategies, systematic market making and positional strategies
Responsible for the risk management of the portfolio
Monitor the market to identify trading opportunities and develop trading metrics based on proprietary research and data analysis
Collaborate with other traders and quantitative researchers to optimise existing strategies and explore new alphas for the desk
Work closely with quants, developers, and support staff to continually improve our trading infrastructure

What you offer

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
2+ years of options market making experience
Proven track record of profitability and consistent trading performance in options markets
Deep understanding of equity option markets and the trading opportunities
Strong knowledge of options pricing models and volatility analysis
Prior experience in electronic trading systems
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed trading decisions
Ability to thrive and make decisions in a fast-paced trading environment and handle pressure effectively
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Good command of spoken and written English

What we offer

Dynamic and collaborative work environment
Opportunity to contribute directly to the bottom line
Mentorship and training opportunities
A flat management structure, where everyone's voice is valued
Work life balance within a multi-cultural environment
Fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch
Attractive benefits package with discretionary bonus

Eclipse Trading is an equal opportunity employer and we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of our success as a company. We are dedicated to embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential.

All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Due to the high number of responses that we receive, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.

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