Graduate Quantitative Trader

All Options; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Profit sharing

29 vacation days

Well-being allowance

In-house meals

Bicycle plan

NS Business Card

Work from abroad

Job summary

All Options in Europe invites you to a Graduate Quantitative Trader program that blends theory with hands-on market-making in a six‑month training track.

You’ll learn options theory, build and backtest signals, and develop production‑ready trading tools in Python and C++. The role centers on research, data analysis, and continuous performance feedback to sharpen your systematic approach.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a quantitative field (STEM, statistics, econometrics, or related).
• Strong interest in option trading and financial markets.
• Excellent written and spoken English, able to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lear n options theory and our operations, then design systematic strategies rather than trading by hand.
• Build and backtest signals, pricing tools, and automated trading algorithms from idea to production.
• Spend most time on research: data analysis, testing hypotheses, and finding statistical edge.
• Monitor live performance, diagnose deviations, and improve strategies.
• Enhance pricing models and volatility analytics.
• Own and improve core parts of the codebase in Python/C++, daily programming.
• Contribute to P&L through your tools and strategies; measured by performance.

Skills

Pattern recognition

English communication

Quantitative aptitude

Interest in options trading

Education

Master's degree in quantitative field

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

As a Graduate Quantitative Trader, you will undergo an extensive six-month training program that combines advanced theory with hands‑on market‑making experience.

Your journey includes:

• First 4 Weeks: Mastering the fundamentals of options theory, trading systems, and tools through engaging lectures and hands‑on shadowing sessions led by our experienced traders.
• Next Phase: Applying your knowledge by contributing to a research or development project aligned with your assigned desk’s current focus, working under the close guidance of a mentor quant, and supported by ongoing coaching, technical training, and performance feedback.

In this role, you will:

• Learn options theory and our business operations, then apply them by researching and designing systematic strategies rather than trading by hand.
• Build and backtest signals, pricing tools, and automated trading algorithms, and take them from idea to production within your first months.
• Spend most of your time on research and development: analysing data, testing hypotheses, and finding statistical edge.
• Monitor live strategy performance, diagnose why it deviates from expectations, and improve it.
• Enhance and extend our pricing models and volatility analytics.
• Own and improve core parts of the codebase and tech stack (Python/C++ etc., adjust to your stack). Programming is a daily, central part of the job, not a side task.
• Contribute to P&L through the strategies and tools you build; your impact is measured by the quality and performance of your systematic work rather than by discretionary trading calls.

Your Profile:

• A Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative field: STEM, Statistics, Econometrics, Quantitative Finance (or related fields).
• Strong interest in option trading and financial markets, demonstrated through courses attended and/or experience.
• Result‑driven and able to prioritize.
• Strong at pattern recognition.
• You excel at applying theoretical knowledge to practical challenges.
• Coding is second nature to you, with Python experience considered a valuable asset.
• Ready to excel in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.
• Currently based in Europe.

Why Join All Options?

• Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, profit sharing, 29 vacation days, and perks like a well‑being allowance and in‑house meals.
• Celebrate success with monthly drinks and festivities, and take advantage of our bicycle plan, NS Business Card, and the option to work from abroad.

About the cover letter:

Think of your cover letter as the part of your application where you add value, not repetition.

We are not interested in a summary of your CV. Instead, tell us:

• What excites you about the role beyond “markets”, "fast‑paced and dynamic environment", "applying theory in practice" and “problem‑solving”?
• Finish your letter with the following sentence: "I want to become a trader because…"
• Ask yourself: Why should we remember you after screening hundreds of applications?

Surprise us with something genuine. Share a motivation, experience, or perspective that does not appear on your CV.

Available start dates:

March and September 2027

Note that candidates who are unsuccessful at any stage of the selection process will not be reconsidered for the same or a similar role for a period of six months.