Quantitative Trader

Goliath Partners Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Goliath Partners Inc. is looking for an experienced options trader in New York City. Candidates should have over two years of professional trading experience and a proven track record of risk-adjusted performance. The role involves trading and managing electronic strategies with a supportive team of Quant Researchers and Developers.

Compensation starts at $200K, with total compensation reaching between $400K and $1M, including performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional options trading experience.
• Proven track record of positive trading performance.
• Strong understanding of options pricing and market risks.

Responsibilities

• Trade and manage electronic OMM strategies across assigned products.
• Own day-to-day P&L, inventory, exposures, and risk limits.
• Monitor market conditions and volatility surfaces.
• Identify market opportunities and improve pricing strategies.

Skills

Options trading

Risk management

Market analysis

Job description

Option Market Making prop trading firm seeking an options trader - preferred systematic trading background with positive track record for > 2 years. This firm offers support for traders eager to take risks and feel supported. You will have a team of Quant Researchers and Quant Developers by your side.

Comp is variable based on track record but expect a start base of $200K and a TC ranging from $400K to $1M + PnL attachment and Performance bonuses

Responsibilities

• Trade and manage electronic OMM strategies across assigned products
• Own day-to-day P&L, inventory, exposures, and risk limits
• Monitor volatility surfaces, skew, term structure, liquidity, and changing market conditions
• Identify and capitalize on rv, vol, and market-microstructure opportunities
• Improve pricing, quoting, hedging, and execution logic in partnership with quantitative researchers and developers

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional options trading, electronic market-making, or systematic trading experience
• Demonstrated positive trading track record with strong risk-adjusted performance (as a team or individual)
• Strong understanding of options pricing, vol, Greeks, hedging, and portfolio risks