Algo Trader - MFT Options Strategies

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Surat; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an Algo Trader to develop medium-frequency options strategies within a brokerage environment. The role emphasizes designing efficient Python-based trading systems, backtesting, and live deployment of strategies.

The ideal candidate will combine proven options trading experience with strong Python algorithmic development skills, focusing on risk management and rapid decision-making in a fast-paced market.

Qualifications

• Proven options trading experience.

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 programming

Algorithmic trading

Options trading

Backtesting

Tools

Python

Backtesting frameworks

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.