Options Trader - Work From Home - R

Jobs via Dice; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a talented Options Trader to join their remote trading team. This role requires a strong background in options trading, proficiency in Python and C++, and the ability to develop effective trading strategies. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in options trading.
• Team-oriented with independent thinking skills.
• Effective communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Work with a skilled options team to maintain and extend options volatility modeling.
• Develop profitable trading strategies.
• Integrate alpha signal research into trading systems.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Knowledge of C++

Familiarity with options and derivatives

Ability to develop options trading strategies

Experience conducting quantitative research

Understanding of market microstructure

Experience with automated trading platform development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or mathematics

Job description

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Next Step Systems, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!

Options Trader - Work From Home

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

Options Trader Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or mathematics.
• 4+ years of experience in options trading.
• Proficiency in Python and solid knowledge of C++.
• Strong familiarity with options and derivatives.
• Ability to develop options trading strategies.
• Experience conducting and applying quantitative research to options trading.
• Experience integrating alpha signal research into trading systems.
• Initiative and ownership of core trading problems.
• Deep understanding of market microstructure.
• Knowledge of volatility dynamics and options volatility modeling.
• Experience in index options market making is a plus.
• Team-oriented with independent thinking skills.
• Effective communication under pressure.
• Adaptability to changing situations.
• Sound judgment in trading decisions.
• Proven ability to develop profitable trading strategies.
• Experience with automated trading platform development.

Benefits include:

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, among others.

Additional Details:

Keywords: Chicago IL Jobs, Options Trader, Derivatives, Python, C++, Quantitative Research, Volatility Modeling, Remote, Work From Home, IT Jobs, Chicago Recruiters

Job Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Software Development