Options Trader

Impax Recruitment Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Impax Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Options Trader to design, execute, and refine cross-asset options strategies. You will work with quantitative researchers and developers to deploy data-driven models in real time within a fast-moving trading environment.

The role requires strong mathematical and programming skills, a solid track record of PnL, and the ability to make disciplined decisions under pressure while aligning with risk controls and liquidity objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience in options trading with a deep understanding of options markets and strategies.
• Proven track record of consistent PnL and quantitative live trading decisions.
• Will need to work adjusted hours covering US market hours plus occasional weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize options trading strategies across global markets
• Analyze market data using quantitative methods to identify trading opportunities
• Monitor and manage risk exposures within defined risk limits
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts, engineers, and traders to enhance strategy
• Track market developments, macro events and volatility drivers
• Execute trades efficiently while managing positions for performance and liquidity
• Contribute to ongoing development of trading systems and processes

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Risk management

Fast decisions

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance/Math/Physics/CS/Engineering

Tools

Python

C++

Trading systems

Job description

The firm is a specialist quantitative trading business operating across cross-asset markets. It brings together quantitative research, software engineering, and active trading, combining a fast-moving, entrepreneurial culture with deep expertise in proprietary trading, technology, and quantitative finance.

Role Overview

The Options Trader will be responsible for building, executing, and managing options trading strategies across multiple markets. Working closely with quantitative researchers and developers, the role centers on deploying data-driven models and making disciplined trading decisions in real time. This is a hands-on position within a high-performance trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize options trading strategies across global markets
• Analyze market data using quantitative methods to identify and capture trading opportunities
• Monitor and manage risk exposures in line with defined risk limits and controls
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts, engineers, and traders to enhance strategy design and execution
• Track market developments, macro events, and volatility drivers impacting options pricing
• Execute trades efficiently while managing positions to maximize performance and liquidity
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of trading systems and processes

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline from a top-tier institution
• Strong experience in options trading with a deep understanding of options markets and strategies
• Proven track record of consistent PnL
• Experience applying quantitative analysis to live trading decisions
• Strong knowledge of options pricing, volatility dynamics, and risk management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make fast, data-driven decisions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Results-driven, proactive, and highly self-motivated
• Willingness to work an adjusted schedule covering US market hours and occasional weekend coverage
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar