Senior Index Options Trader | Quant-Driven, High-Impact

Trading Interview; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Hybrid working opportunities

Savings plans

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Wellness reimbursement

Sports teams and fitness events

Volunteer opportunities

Social events

Continuous learning

Job summary

Tower Research Capital in New York seeks an experienced Index Options Trader to manage a portfolio of listed options products, collaborate with traders and researchers, and work with developers to improve systems and execution. 3+ years on a high-volume index options market-making desk with expertise in volatility pricing, risk management, and best-execution protocols is required.

Strong Python/C++ coding skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience on a high-volume share index options market-making desk.
• Expertise in capturing opportunities from volatility pricing dislocations.
• Experience operating distributed automated trading systems.
• Knowledge of various exchange protocols to achieve best execution.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of listed options products.
• Collaborating with traders and quantitative researchers to optimize strategies.
• Working with developers to improve systems, latency, and execution.
• Identifying and monetizing new trading opportunities.
• Mentoring junior traders and/or quantitative researchers.

Skills

Python

C++

Option market making

Distributed systems

Latency optimization

Data analysis

Tools

Exchange protocols

Job description

Tower Research Capital in New York seeks an experienced Index Options Trader to manage a portfolio of listed options products, collaborate with traders and researchers, and work with developers to improve systems and execution. 3+ years on a high-volume index options market-making desk with expertise in volatility pricing, risk management, and best-execution protocols is required.

Strong Python/C++ coding skills are preferred.