Options Quantitative Researcher — Market-Making Desk

Durlston Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonus potential

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A global proprietary trading firm seeks an Options Quantitative Researcher to join their New York team. This hands-on position requires expertise in volatility modelling and trading signals, alongside strong programming skills in Python or C++. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to develop quantitative strategies that directly influence trading decisions, with a focus on optimizing performance and managing risk. Competitive compensation and bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD preferred in quantitative fields.
• Strong expertise in volatility modelling and risk management.
• Experience in building trading signals for options.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test quantitative models and trading signals for options strategies.
• Translate research into actionable strategies in trading systems.
• Analyse large datasets to identify trading opportunities.

Skills

Volatility modelling

Risk management

Derivatives pricing

Python

C++

Data analysis

Education

Master’s or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or related field

Job description

A global proprietary trading firm seeks an Options Quantitative Researcher to join their New York team. This hands-on position requires expertise in volatility modelling and trading signals, alongside strong programming skills in Python or C++. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to develop quantitative strategies that directly influence trading decisions, with a focus on optimizing performance and managing risk. Competitive compensation and bonuses are offered.