Index Options Volatility Trader — Fast-Paced Impact

IMC Trading; Illinois; On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid leave

Insurance

Job summary

IMC Trading in the United States is seeking an experienced index options trader to monetize flow and capitalize on short-term mispricings. You will work with dedicated quants and researchers to sharpen your edge and own strategies across index products.

The role emphasizes collaboration with traders, researchers, and the best-in-class teams to analyze results, improve approaches, and manage a large book with disciplined risk controls. A strong quantitative background is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of index options volatility trading experience.
• Ability to identify and describe flow patterns analytically.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a healthy risk appetite; fast decision-maker.
• Analytical, reflective about past trades and seek improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maximize revenue by identifying and capitalizing on short-term mispricings in index options.
• Monitor and react to flow patterns, volatility shifts, and liquidity changes across index products.
• Collaborate with traders to manage risk of a large book as a team.
• Work with research and quant teams to analyze results and improve approach.
• Identify and analyze counterparty behavior and repetitive flow patterns to inform positioning and execution.
• Provide feedback to pricing models, risk systems, and execution tools.
• Perform post-trade reviews to continuously improve execution and hedging.
• Take on significant responsibility and ownership early to drive strategies forward.

Skills

Index options trading

Flow pattern analysis

Analytical mindset

Quick decision making

Risk management

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in business, economics, STEM

Job description

IMC Trading in the United States is seeking an experienced index options trader to monetize flow and capitalize on short-term mispricings. You will work with dedicated quants and researchers to sharpen your edge and own strategies across index products.

The role emphasizes collaboration with traders, researchers, and the best-in-class teams to analyze results, improve approaches, and manage a large book with disciplined risk controls. A strong quantitative background is essential.