Options Trader

QCP; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled options market maker to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to engage deeply with the derivatives market, executing trades and managing risks while collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a flexible and casual work environment, contributing to innovative solutions that enhance the firm's trading strategies. With a focus on employee autonomy and development, this position promises a rewarding career path in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Autonomy at Work

Casual Work Environment

Employee Development Programs

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in derivative market making and risk taking.
• Excellent understanding of options and derivatives trading.

Responsibilities

• Price and execute option trades while managing portfolio risks.
• Engage with stakeholders to explain trade strategies and new products.

Skills

Options/Derivatives Trading

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Programming

Equity or FX Experience

Job description

QCP is Asia's leading digital asset partner, empowering clients to seamlessly integrate digital assets into their portfolios.

We offer a comprehensive range of solutions - from spot on/off ramping and fixed income strategies to vanilla options and bespoke exotics.

Driven by the vision to be the most trusted partner in digital asset markets, we provide innovative solutions that make digital assets a core component of every portfolio, balance sheet, and treasury.

Since our founding in 2017, we have witnessed the potential of digital assets to transform financial markets and the world at large. We exist at the centre of change, successfully navigating three market cycles and bridging institutional and crypto ecosystems.

We work to build trusted partnerships, putting client success and care at the heart of everything that we do.

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 with experience in trading both OTC and exchange-listed options) and business builder
• Have a strong track record of delivering trading revenue via high-touch vanilla and exotic option products
• Be a self-starter and collaborator when it comes to generating trade ideas and working with sales teams to expand our product offerings
• Be 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 arrangements as required and a casual and fun environment to boot!