Earnings Volatility Options Trader - Seasonal, Defined-Risk

Maverick Trading; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maverick Trading in Seattle, WA is seeking an earnings volatility trader who specializes in the predictable patterns around quarterly earnings releases. The role is highly seasonal, with intense earnings weeks and quiet off-season.

You will manage the rhythm of the cycle, employ defined-risk structures, and trade earnings-cycle strategies across single-name equity options while sizing aggressively when edge is real and stepping back during slow periods.

Responsibilities

• Trade earnings-cycle plays across single-name equity options.
• Manage the rhythm of the earnings cycle, not forcing trades during slow weeks.
• Use defined-risk structures and cap per-trade max loss.
• Limit total number of concurrent earnings positions to manage risk.
• Size aggressively when edge is real and step back when not.
• Trade post-earnings drift and IV crush opportunities as they arise.

Job description

Maverick Trading in Seattle, WA is seeking an earnings volatility trader who specializes in the predictable patterns around quarterly earnings releases. The role is highly seasonal, with intense earnings weeks and quiet off-season.

You will manage the rhythm of the cycle, employ defined-risk structures, and trade earnings-cycle strategies across single-name equity options while sizing aggressively when edge is real and stepping back during slow periods.