Options Trader - Work From Home

Next Step Systems; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a talented Options Trader to join a dynamic remote trading team. This role involves leveraging your expertise in options trading, Python, and C++ to enhance the firm's volatility modeling and develop effective trading strategies. You will collaborate with a highly skilled team, applying your quantitative research skills to integrate alpha signals into trading systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, where your contributions will directly influence trading outcomes. If you are passionate about options trading and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of options trading experience with a strong technical background.
• Proficiency in Python and C++, with a focus on trading strategies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend options volatility modeling with a skilled team.
• Develop and implement profitable trading strategies based on quantitative research.

Skills

Options Trading

Python

C++

Quantitative Research

Trading Strategies Development

Market Microstructure Knowledge

Volatility Dynamics Understanding

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical areas

Tools

Automated Trading Platforms

Job description

We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Options Trader to join an options trading team. The ideal Options Trader would have an interest and experience in options trading. This Options Trader would work with the existing highly skilled options team and will be charged with helping maintain and extend the firm’s options volatility modeling. This position is 100% Remote.

Qualifications

Options Trader Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in technical areas such as electrical engineering, computer science, or mathematics.
2. 4+ years of working experience in options trading.
3. Highly proficient in Python and has solid working knowledge of C++.
4. Strong familiarity with options and derivatives.
5. Ability to develop options trading strategies.
6. A track record of conducting and applying quantitative research to options trading.
7. A track record of integrating alpha signal research into options trading systems.
8. A track record of taking initiative and owning the outcome of core problems related to a trading system.
9. In depth knowledge of market microstructure.
10. In depth understanding of volatility dynamics and options volatility modelling.
11. Index options market making experience a plus.
12. Values teamwork and can think independently.
13. Communicate effectively while under pressure.
14. Adapt to changing situations with ease.
15. Has demonstrated the ability to use sound judgment while trading.
16. Proven ability to develop new, profitable trading strategies.
17. Experience developing an automated trading platform.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance policy, short-term/long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, etc. Salary: 130K-180K