Quantitative Trader - Options Market Making

AAA Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA Global in Chicago seeks a Quantitative Trader to join its systematic options market-making team. You will work with researchers and developers to price, quote, and manage risk across listed US options, driving performance and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes a rigorous, data-driven approach to trading, with collaboration across pricing, execution, and risk management to optimize strategies and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of options trading or research experience.
• A systematic approach to trading.
• Academic background in a quantitative field.
• Based in Chicago or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Run and improve systematic options market-making strategies.
• Price, quote, and manage risk with researchers and developers.
• Analyze and improve trading performance.

Skills

Quantitative mindset

Options trading

Risk analysis

Education

Quantitative field degree

Job description

Quantitative Trader | Options Market Making | Chicago, IL

A leading proprietary trading firm is looking for a Quantitative Trader to join its systematic options market-making team in Chicago. You'll work with researchers and developers to price, quote, and manage risk across listed US options.

Responsibilities

• Run and improve systematic options market-making strategies.
• Work with researchers and developers on pricing, quoting, and risk.
• Analyze and improve trading performance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of options trading or research experience.
• A systematic approach to trading. Some discretionary experience is fine.
• An impressive academic background in a quantitative field.
• Based in Chicago, or willing to relocate.

Preferred Experience

• Market making in index, equity, or futures options.
• Experience with options pricing models and volatility surfaces.