Options Trader Work From Home

Parallel Partners; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a talented Options Trader to join their remote options trading team. This role involves maintaining and extending options volatility modeling while working closely with a highly skilled team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, including proficiency in Python and C++, and a proven track record in options trading. The position offers a unique opportunity to develop new trading strategies and contribute to a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about options trading and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect role 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 experience in options trading with a strong technical background.
• Ability to develop profitable trading strategies and conduct quantitative research.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend options volatility modeling with a skilled team.
• Develop and implement options 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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical areas

Tools

Automated Trading Platform Development

Job description

Job Description

Options Trader - Work From Home

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