Options Quant Researcher: Path to Trading & PnL Upside

Fionics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Fionics in Chicago is seeking an Options QR to join a semi-systematic commodities and options trading desk, building out its Chicago presence.

This is a research seat with a clear path into trading. Around a year in, you will be handed risk and real PnL upside, working on vol curve analysis, signal generation, and modelling the underlying assets. The role emphasizes research over execution and offers growth as the desk scales.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years in options or volatility focus.
• Strong grasp of volatility, vol surfaces and signal generation.
• Research-minded, not execution-focused; infrastructure is provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct volatility analysis and modelling of underlying assets.
• Generate trading signals and contribute to research for QT opportunities.
• Support the desk with quantitative insights as the team scales.

Skills

Volatility analysis

Signal generation

Research mindset

C/C++ familiarity

Tools

C/C++

Job description

Fionics in Chicago is seeking an Options QR to join a semi-systematic commodities and options trading desk, building out its Chicago presence.

This is a research seat with a clear path into trading. Around a year in, you will be handed risk and real PnL upside, working on vol curve analysis, signal generation, and modelling the underlying assets. The role emphasizes research over execution and offers growth as the desk scales.