Seasonal Earnings Volatility Trader (Defined-Risk)

Maverick Trading; Virginia Beach (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maverick Trading seeks a trader focused on earnings volatility and options strategies. The role emphasizes rhythm and discipline, trading around quarterly earnings cycles with strict risk controls. You will manage selective positions during earnings seasons and avoid overtrading in quiet periods.

Applicants should be comfortable sizing aggressively when edge exists and stepping away when edge is not present, applying a systematic, distribution-minded approach to earnings outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience trading around earnings events and volatility patterns.
• Proficient in options strategies and risk controls.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills for evaluating trades.

Responsibilities

• Trade earnings-related options strategies within defined risk limits.
• Maintain disciplined sizing and risk controls during earnings season.
• Adapt to seasonal rhythm and avoid overtrading during off-peak weeks.

Skills

Earnings trading

Options trading

Risk management

Quantitative analysis

Discipline

Education

Finance degree

Job description

Maverick Trading seeks a trader focused on earnings volatility and options strategies. The role emphasizes rhythm and discipline, trading around quarterly earnings cycles with strict risk controls. You will manage selective positions during earnings seasons and avoid overtrading in quiet periods.

Applicants should be comfortable sizing aggressively when edge exists and stepping away when edge is not present, applying a systematic, distribution-minded approach to earnings outcomes.