Equities & Volatility Trading Analyst

King & Sykes

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

King & Sykes is seeking a Trading Analyst with 2–5 years of experience to join its Houston-based investment team. You will support daily equity, options, and volatility trading activities, working closely with senior professionals on portfolio construction and trade execution.

Ideal candidates bring strong quantitative skills, familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal and Python or R, and a passion for global financial markets.

Qualifications

2–5 years of experience in equity trading, equity research, derivatives, or a related public markets environment.
Strong understanding of: equity markets, options strategies, volatility trading concepts, and portfolio risk management.
Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced investment environment.
Intellectual curiosity and passion for financial markets; ability to independently research ideas and communicate investment views.

Responsibilities

Support daily trading activities across equities, options, and volatility-related strategies.
Assist with trade execution, monitoring positions, and portfolio risk management.
Conduct market analysis and provide insights on equities, sectors, and macro trends.
Develop and maintain trading models, dashboards, and analytical tools.
Analyze volatility surfaces, options pricing, implied volatility, and market positioning.
Monitor portfolio exposures, performance attribution, and risk metrics.
Support investment decisions through quantitative and qualitative research.
Track market-moving events, earnings announcements, economic data, and company developments.
Assist with idea generation and evaluation of new trading opportunities.
Collaborate closely with portfolio managers and senior investment professionals.