Quant Options Trader: Real-Time Strategy & Execution

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

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.