Hybrid Options Researcher — Quant Trading & Modeling

ADP, Inc.

Baltimore (MD)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 180,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive pay and benefits

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation allowance

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Campbell & Company in Baltimore is seeking a Researcher (Options) to translate models into programmatic trading strategies and help evolve the firm’s options trading program. You will work with the options research team to impact the portfolio in a mentorship-driven environment emphasizing intellectual curiosity.

The role focuses on strategy development, quantitative modeling, and coding to generate trading signals, with collaboration across leadership.

Qualifications

BS degree in a quantitative discipline and 2+ years of experience.
Solid understanding of financial markets and investment concepts.
Strong knowledge of options pricing, Greeks, and derivative mathematics.
Proficiency in a computational programming language such as Python or MATLAB.
Ability to effectively communicate ideas and results in writing and speaking.
Self-motivated, well-organized, intellectually curious, and detail-oriented.
Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and deliverables.

Responsibilities

Develop new systematic options strategies and risk management methods.
Apply mathematical frameworks to options and derivative pricing.
Develop trading signals from theoretical and empirical research.
Monitor production portfolios and suggest solutions to production issues.
Collaborate with the Director, Options Research and contribute to seminars and papers.
Stay abreast of academic research and market developments in volatility trading.