Algo Trader - MFT Options Strategies

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Jaipur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. seeks an Algo Trader with a strong background in medium-frequency options strategies. The role focuses on designing Python-based trading algos, backtesting, live deployment and continuous optimisation of risk and performance.

The ideal candidate has proven live options trading experience and deep knowledge of pricing models, volatility and market indicators, with the ability to communicate strategies to the team.

Qualifications

• Proven options trading experience required.
• Strong Python programming for algo development.
• Knowledge of options pricing models and implied volatility.
• Experience with live strategy deployment and risk management.
• Ability to analyse market data and optimise algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithmic options trading strategies in Python with a focus on efficiency, accuracy and speed.
• Analyse market data, historical trends and risk factors to continuously optimise trading algorithms.
• Stay across options market trends, news and relevant economic indicators.
• Conduct in-depth research on options pricing models, implied volatility and other factors influencing options trading.
• Develop and implement risk management protocols in Python to monitor and manage exposure.
• Communicate trading strategies, results and potential improvements to the team.
• This is a dual gate and both halves are hard: proven options trading experience AND Python algorithmic development.
• We are looking for an options trader who codes, or a quant developer who has traded live options
• production Python, backtesting frameworks, live strategy deployment, pricing models and implied volatility work.

Skills

Python

Options trading

Backtesting

Quant development

Data analysis

Tools

Backtesting framework

Pricing models

Job description

• An established brokerage firm investing in proprietary trading is hiring an Algo Trader for medium-frequency options strategies.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and implement algorithmic options trading strategies in Python with a focus on efficiency, accuracy and speed
• Analyse market data, historical trends and risk factors to continuously optimise trading algorithms
• Stay across options market trends, news and relevant economic indicators
• Conduct in-depth research on options pricing models, implied volatility and other factors influencing options trading
• Develop and implement risk management protocols in Python to monitor and manage exposure
• Communicate trading strategies, results and potential improvements to the team
• This is a dual gate and both halves are hard: proven options trading experience AND Python algorithmic development.
• We are looking for an options trader who codes, or a quant developer who has traded live options
• production Python, backtesting frameworks, live strategy deployment, pricing models and implied volatility work.