Quantitative Trader/Researcher (Options)

Venture Search; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global prop house is seeking a driven Quantitative Trader/Researcher to join their team in the United States. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of options trading experience and be passionate about quantitative research. Responsibilities include developing trading strategies and collaborating with traders. This role offers a competitive salary range of $200,000 - $300,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on options trading experience.
• Strong knowledge of options and derivatives.
• Excellent judgment under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement profitable options trading strategies.
• Enhance and maintain volatility models.
• Collaborate with a high-caliber team on trading systems.

Skills

Options trading experience

Knowledge of derivatives

Volatility dynamics

Market microstructure

Proficiency in Python

Collaboration

Tools

C++

Job description

Quantitative Trader/Researcher (Options)

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Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr

Senior Consultant at Venture Search - Hedge Funds and Prop Trading

Remote - USA

$200k to $300k + Bonus

Venture Search is working with a leading global prop house, looking for a driven and experienced Options Trader to join their high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in options trading and a passion for quantitative research and volatility modeling. You’ll work closely with a skilled group of traders to help refine and expand our options trading strategies.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement profitable options trading strategies
• Enhance and maintain volatility models
• Collaborate with a high-caliber team on trading systems and strategy integration
• Contribute to building and improving automated trading platforms
• Apply rigorous quantitative research to real-time trading decisions
• Take ownership of key trading system components and outcomes

What We’re Looking For:

• 4+ years of hands‑on options trading experience
• Strong knowledge of options, derivatives, and volatility dynamics
• Solid grasp of market microstructure
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing trading strategies
• Proficiency in Python; working knowledge of C++
• Excellent judgment under pressure and a collaborative mindset
• Experience in index options market making is a plus

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are passionate about markets and technology, we’d love to hear from you.