Senior Quant Trader & Researcher (Systematic Options)

Optiver; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Mental health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

Life coverage

401(k) match up to 50%

Paid vacation days 25

Job summary

Optiver is expanding its Systematic Options Trading Team, seeking Quantitative Researchers and Traders to drive growth. You will design and optimize automated systems that operate autonomously or with traders, leveraging advanced models and data-driven insights.

Join a high-performing, collaborative culture with a global footprint. The role offers competitive pay, a profit-sharing pool, generous benefits, and a 401(k) match, plus extensive office perks and 25 vacation days.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of index options experience focused on systematic trading.
• BS, MS or PhD in a quantitative or technical field.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with trading applications.
• Proficient in programming (Python, C++, or similar).
• Collaborative team player who partners with development and across departments.
• A self-starter who identifies opportunities to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine systematic trading strategies to optimize market reactions and execution.
• Utilize modelling, machine learning, and data insights to improve trading performance.

Skills

Index options experience

Programming (Python, C++)

Analytical skills

Collaborative teamwork

Self-starter

Education

BS/MS/PhD in quantitative or technical field

Tools

Python

C++

SQL

Job description

Optiver is expanding its Systematic Options Trading Team, seeking Quantitative Researchers and Traders to drive growth. You will design and optimize automated systems that operate autonomously or with traders, leveraging advanced models and data-driven insights.

Join a high-performing, collaborative culture with a global footprint. The role offers competitive pay, a profit-sharing pool, generous benefits, and a 401(k) match, plus extensive office perks and 25 vacation days.