Remote Earnings Volatility Options Trader

Maverick Trading; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Maverick Trading in Los Angeles seeks an earnings volatility trader who specializes in predictable volatility patterns around quarterly earnings releases. The role is highly seasonal, with intense earnings weeks and quiet off-season, and the trader will manage the rhythm of that cycle rather than forcing trades during slow periods.

You will trade earnings-cycle plays across single-name equity options, including iron condors, short strangles, long straddles, and debit spreads, using defined-risk

Responsibilities

• Trade earnings-cycle options strategies (e.g., iron condors, short/long combos) to capture IV moves.
• Manage the rhythm of the earnings cycle, focusing on peak seasons and tightening during off-season.
• Adhere to defined-risk structures and risk caps, avoiding naked premium exposure.
• Size positions when edge is real and reduce participation when distributions indicate lower edge.

Job description

Maverick Trading in Los Angeles seeks an earnings volatility trader who specializes in predictable volatility patterns around quarterly earnings releases. The role is highly seasonal, with intense earnings weeks and quiet off-season, and the trader will manage the rhythm of that cycle rather than forcing trades during slow periods.

You will trade earnings-cycle plays across single-name equity options, including iron condors, short strangles, long straddles, and debit spreads, using defined-risk