Lead Commodities Options Trader

Belvedere Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

A proprietary trading firm in Chicago seeks an Experienced Commodities Options Trader to expand its presence in commodity derivatives markets. The role involves leading strategy development and execution across options products while collaborating closely with quants and technologists. Ideal candidates will have 3–7+ years of trading experience, strong market intuition, and advanced analytical skills. The position offers a salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 with additional bonus potential and a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience trading commodity options.
• Demonstrated success managing complex risk profiles.
• Deep understanding of options pricing and commodity market structure.

Responsibilities

• Lead market-making and execution across commodity options products.
• Own and refine trading strategies from ideation to execution.
• Collaborate with technologists and quants to enhance analytics.

Skills

Options market-making

Quantitative analysis

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

A proprietary trading firm in Chicago seeks an Experienced Commodities Options Trader to expand its presence in commodity derivatives markets. The role involves leading strategy development and execution across options products while collaborating closely with quants and technologists. Ideal candidates will have 3–7+ years of trading experience, strong market intuition, and advanced analytical skills. The position offers a salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 with additional bonus potential and a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment.