Quantitative Trader

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

Job summary

Goliath Partners in New York is seeking an options trader with a systematic trading background and a successful track record for over 2 years. This prop trading firm offers robust support for traders willing to take risks while ensuring they feel supported by a team of Quant Researchers and Developers.

The base compensation starts at $200K, with total compensation expected to range from $400K to $1M, including Performance bonuses and PnL attachment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional options trading experience.
• Demonstrated positive trading track record.
• Strong understanding of vol, Greeks, hedging, and portfolio risks.

Responsibilities

• Trade and manage electronic OMM strategies across assigned products.
• Own day-to-day P&L, inventory, exposures, and risk limits.
• Monitor volatility surfaces and changing market conditions.
• Identify and capitalize on market opportunities.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers on pricing and execution.

Skills

Options pricing

Risk management

Systematic trading

Quantitative 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