Options Trader

QCP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading options trading firm in Singapore seeks an options trader to manage trades and risks while collaborating with a skilled team. The role requires 2-7 years of experience in options/derivatives trading, ideally in market making. The firm offers a dynamic environment that encourages autonomy and personal impact. Flexible working arrangements and a high level of recognition for performance are integral to the work culture.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Casual and fun environment

High level of autonomy

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of options and derivatives trading.
• 2-7 years of experience in derivative market making and risk taking.
• Experience in Equity or FX is an advantage.
• Programming experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Price and execute option trades.
• Manage risks in the portfolio, ensuring compliance with limits.
• Engage with stakeholders to explain trade strategies and new products.
• Be amenable to working shifts due to the market nature.

Skills

Options/derivatives trading

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Programming

Job description

Responsibilities

Our options trading team is the global leader in crypto options, renowned for its cutting‑edge strategies, deep market insights, and innovative approach to financial markets. As a leader in the global trading space, our team thrives on collaboration, data‑driven decision making, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We are at the forefront of options trading, utilizing advanced technology, sophisticated models, and a deep understanding of market dynamics to drive superior performance across all asset classes.

Our desk is comprised of top‑tier professionals with diverse backgrounds in trading, quantitative analysis, and risk management, all united by a shared passion for financial markets and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Our team of traders work in shifts to provide a 24hr service, 365 days a year to this vibrant and exciting market.

Responsibilities

• Price and execute option trades.
• Manage the risks in the portfolio, and ensure that it complies with limits imposed on it.
• Able to engage with stakeholders to explain trade strategies and new products.
• Given the nature of the market, to be amenable to working shifts.

Requirements

• Has an excellent understanding of options / derivatives trading.
• Has 2-7yrs of experience in derivative market making and risk taking.
• Experience in Equity or FX would be an advantage.
• Programming experience will also be a plus.

The ideal candidate will :

• Be an option market maker (preferably experiences in trading both OTC and exchange listed options) and business builder.
• Have strong track record of delivering trading revenue via high touch vanilla and exotic option products.
• A self‑starter and collaborator when it comes to generating trade ideas and working with sales teams to expand our product offerings.
• Comfortable interacting with quant developers and researchers to design, build, and innovate new pricing, trading, and risk management systems.
• Be experienced in management level analysis and reporting of data sets from complex risk models.

Benefits

The Environment We Offer

As a growing firm with a tightly-knit team, we respect and listen to all our employees. You will get the chance to make an impact by having your voice heard by everyone, including the management.

Our employees enjoy a high level of autonomy at work. We focus on substance, not form - as long as you can perform, you will be recognized and rewarded. We are also dedicated to supporting our staff and ensuring they develop holistically to maximize their potential in the long- term.

We also provide flexible working arrangement as required and a casual and fun environment to boot!