Director, Systematic Indices & Options Strategy

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior professional to lead the research, development, and launch of systematic multi-asset and equity derivatives indices, with a focus on options-based strategies. You will work with multiple internal teams to create transparent, rules-based methodologies for ETFs, structured products, and institutional applications.

You will influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority, and you will serve as a senior SME in client meetings, pitches, and industry

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in systematic index / QIS / product strategy or in derivatives roles at a financial firm.
• Strong quantitative background with technical understanding of index construction and derivatives.
• Hands-on experience developing options-based strategies and translating payoff objectives into rules.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without people-management authority.
• Clear commercial mindset with experience supporting product adoption and revenue growth for index or derivatives strategies.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, development, and launch of systematic multi-asset and equity derivatives indices, focusing on options-based strategies.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to create transparent, rules-based methodologies for ETFs, structured products, insurance solutions, annuities, and institutional applications.
• Influence cross-functional teams to drive outcomes without direct management authority.
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert in client meetings, product pitches, trainings, conferences, and external forums.
• Translate complex derivatives-based index strategies into clear commercial narratives for sales and client solutions.
• Monitor market trends, client needs, and competition to drive lifecycle management and product enhancements.

Skills

Systematic Index Development

Options-Based Strategies

Quantitative Analysis

Stakeholder Influence

Product Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior professional to lead the research, development, and launch of systematic multi-asset and equity derivatives indices, with a focus on options-based strategies. You will work with multiple internal teams to create transparent, rules-based methodologies for ETFs, structured products, and institutional applications.

You will influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority, and you will serve as a senior SME in client meetings, pitches, and industry