Graduate Quant Trader

Trading Interview; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Quant Trader to join their dynamic Austin team. This role offers a unique opportunity to dive into options trading while gaining hands-on experience through a comprehensive training program. You'll learn about trading systems, contribute to P&L-generating activities, and develop automated analysis programs. With a focus on collaboration and continuous learning, this position is perfect for ambitious individuals eager to excel in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. Join a firm that values innovation and offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a supportive culture.

Benefits

401(k) employer sponsored contributions

25 PTO days

In-house meals

Monthly drinks and festivities

Profit sharing

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field required.
• Strong interest in trading and financial markets essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize trading strategies for performance.
• Design and build automated trading algorithms.

Skills

Options Trading

Pattern Recognition

Quantitative Analysis

Python Programming

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in Quantitative Finance

Tools

Trading Systems

Automated Trading Algorithms

Business Intelligence Tools

Job description

All Options is growing and therefore we are looking for a Graduate Quant Trader to expand our Austin, TX quant trading team! Are you ready to take your first steps in the world of options trading, solve complex problems and work in a dynamic environment? Then we’d love to welcome you to join the Quant Trading Team.

About All Options

Founded in 1998, All Options is a proprietary trading firm headquartered in Amsterdam, with a growing presence in Austin, TX. As a fully regulated market maker, we trade on major European options exchanges and recently expanded into US markets.

Our mission is to ensure fair, transparent, and accessible financial markets by providing competitive prices and supporting genuine supply-demand dynamics. Collaboration with regulators and exchanges underscores our commitment to fair competition.

Guided by values of continuous learning, open sharing, and ownership, we foster a straightforward, informal culture driven by curiosity and teamwork. We seek ambitious professionals ready to excel in a dynamic, data-driven trading environment.

Role & Responsibilities

The Graduate Quant Trader will start with a probationary 6-month period where you will join a cohort for an extensive training program that combines advanced theory with hands-on market-making experience. This position is expected to start in June 2025.

Your journey includes:

1. First 4 Weeks: Diving into the fundamentals of options theory, trading systems, and tools through engaging lectures and hands-on shadowing sessions led by our experienced traders as well as learning our business operations and becoming familiar with our systems.
2. Next Phase: After passing the mandatory FINRA SIE and Series 57 exams, putting your knowledge into action under the close guidance of a mentor quant trader, complemented by continuous coaching, training, and performance monitoring.
3. Graduating: Evaluating your progress throughout the 6-month training program and upon successful completion, you will graduate by joining one of our trading teams where you will contribute directly to our dynamic, data-driven environment.

In this role, you will:

• Dive into options theory, learn our business operations, and become familiar with our systems.
• Build and maintain business and trading intelligence tools.
• Progressively contribute to P&L-generating activities as your knowledge grows.
• Play a pivotal role in developing automated analysis programs and trading algorithms within a few months.

Your work will bridge statistics, trading, and technology, providing data-driven insights to trading teams and management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and optimizing strategy performance.
• Designing and building automated trading and position management algorithms.
• Enhancing pricing models.
• Building, maintaining, and improving the company’s codebase and technology stack.

Your Profile

• A bachelor’s or higher in a quantitative field such as STEM, Statistics, Econometrics, Quantitative Finance.
• A strong interest in (option) trading and financial markets, supported by relevant coursework or experience.
• Result-driven and able to prioritize.
• Strong at pattern recognition.
• Excel at applying theoretical knowledge to practical challenges.
• Coding is second nature to you, with Python experience considered a valuable asset.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ready to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to innovate.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.

Why Join All Options?

At All Options, we offer a dynamic role with room for growth, collaboration, and recognition. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, profit sharing, 25 PTO days, complete benefits package including 401(k) employer sponsored contributions, and in-house meals. Celebrate success with monthly drinks and festivities.

Apply Now!

If this sounds like your next challenge, submit your CV and cover letter. Our interview process ensures we find the right fit—and if it’s a match, we can’t wait to welcome you to the team!

(All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States)