Senior Index Options Trader - Market-Making & Risk Lead

Valkyrie Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Trading is seeking an experienced index options trader with a proven track record in market-making and risk management. You will be responsible for all risk and PnL and will make critical real-time decisions using your market intuition and quantitative approach.

The role requires 3+ years of index options trading experience on a major American or European index, strong math skills, and a relentless drive to improve and innovate trading strategies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years index options trading experience on a major American or European index.
• 3+ years with responsibility for PnL and risk.
• 3+ years operating electronic market-making software.
• Robust ability to manage and assess risk in a derivatives portfolio.
• Passion for trading and financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Own all risk and PnL for the trading desk.
• Make critical real-time decisions based on market conditions.
• Collaborate with the index options team to refine strategies.

Skills

Index options trading

PnL responsibility

Risk management

Electronic market-making software

Quantitative reasoning

Team collaboration

Market intuition

Strategic innovation

Problem solving

Strong math ability

Tools

Electronic market-making software

Job description

Valkyrie Trading is seeking an experienced index options trader with a proven track record in market-making and risk management. You will be responsible for all risk and PnL and will make critical real-time decisions using your market intuition and quantitative approach.

The role requires 3+ years of index options trading experience on a major American or European index, strong math skills, and a relentless drive to improve and innovate trading strategies.