Equity Options Volatility Strategist

Trading Interview; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid leave

Insurance

Job summary

IMC Trading in Chicago seeks an experienced equity options trader with a minimum of two years in the field. The role focuses on identifying mispricings, taking strategic positions, and collaborating with top-tier research and quant teams to refine approaches.

You will be expected to own your decisions, move quickly, and actively pursue opportunities in volatility dynamics while contributing to a collaborative, high-performance trading culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in equity options trading.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a healthy risk appetite.
• Ability to identify patterns and describe them analytically.

Responsibilities

• Maximize revenue by finding and capitalizing on short-term mispricing and managing larger positions.
• Collaborate with research and quant teams to analyze results and improve approaches.
• Take ownership to drive strategies forward and achieve success.

Skills

Equity options trading

Risk management

Pattern recognition

Analytical description

Education

Graduate or postgraduate degree

Job description

IMC Trading in Chicago seeks an experienced equity options trader with a minimum of two years in the field. The role focuses on identifying mispricings, taking strategic positions, and collaborating with top-tier research and quant teams to refine approaches.

You will be expected to own your decisions, move quickly, and actively pursue opportunities in volatility dynamics while contributing to a collaborative, high-performance trading culture.