Senior Options Market Maker - AI-Driven Strategies

Mavensecuritiesholdingltd

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer paid short term and long term
Disability and life insurance
Paid parental leave
401k with employer match
Annual learning and development

Job summary

Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm expanding its US office in Chicago. We are seeking ambitious Options Market Makers with a proven profit/risk history to join the desk and trade a variety of instruments.

You will manage the options book daily, implement new strategies, collaborate with developers, and ensure strict regulatory compliance. A discretionary bonus is offered; visa sponsorship is not available for this role, and applicants must have the right to work in the US.

Qualifications

  • Prior options trading experience.
  • Proven P&L and market share history.
  • Strong understanding of trading systems.
  • Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
  • Familiar with automated options trading strategies.
  • Interest in developing new trading strategies.
  • Willingness to comply with regulatory requirements.
  • Experience using AI-powered tools to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Day-to-day responsibility of the options book.
  • Rigorous risk management and perfect compliance with regulatory rules.
  • Improving strategies through analysis, prototyping and collaboration with developers.
  • Proactive behavior in helping other books achieve their goals through observation and analysis of trading behavior.
  • Designing and implementing new trading strategies.
  • Openness to trading new products and willingness to set them up.
  • To comply with all applicable Compliance policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

Skills

Options trading
P&L track record
Trading systems
Numerical skills
AI tools proficiency
Strategy development
Compliance awareness
Attention to detail

Job description

Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm expanding its US office in Chicago. We are seeking ambitious Options Market Makers with a proven profit/risk history to join the desk and trade a variety of instruments.

You will manage the options book daily, implement new strategies, collaborate with developers, and ensure strict regulatory compliance. A discretionary bonus is offered; visa sponsorship is not available for this role, and applicants must have the right to work in the US.

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