Index Options Volatility Trader

IMC Trading; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Index Volatility Trader to enhance its trading strategies focusing on volatility valuation. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in trading, a strong analytical background, and an entrepreneurial mindset. This full-time role offers a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Index Volatility trading experience.
• Proven ability to act and make decisions in a fast-paced competitive environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and appetite for risk.

Responsibilities

• Maximise revenue by identifying and monetising mispricings.
• Take responsibility and drive the strategy forward.

Skills

Index Volatility trading experience

Analytical mindset

Fast-paced decision making

Understanding volatility dynamics

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in business, economics, or STEM

Job description

Index Volatility Trader – Amsterdam

Our Index Options team chases edge in volatility valuation, detailed execution, and fast technology. We are making a big push in our ability to price vol and take risk, with the goal of growing into a leading volatility desk in the marketplace. We are a highly collaborative group of generalists and specialists. Together we strive to have deep expertise, ownership, and innovation in the topic areas that are important to winning in the Index Options space.

As An Experienced Index Volatility Trader You Will

• Maximise revenue by identifying and monetising short and long term mispricings, as well as managing the resulting positions.
• Take lots of responsibility and ownership early in your time here to drive the strategy forward.

Your Skills And Experience

• 2+ years of Index Volatility trading experience
• BS, MS, or PhD, preferably in business, economics, or STEM
• Entrepreneurial mindset and healthy appetite for risk
• Proven ability to act and make decisions in a fast‑paced competitive environment
• Analytical, passionate about reflecting on past trades, and always seeking to do better
• Deep understanding of fundamental drivers of volatility dynamics

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting‑edge research environment and a world‑class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high‑performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Finance and Sales

Location

• Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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