Senior Volatility Trader

Quant Blueprint LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Quant Blueprint LLC is seeking experienced Traders to expand our volatility trading team. The ideal candidate will manage their own book, execute opinionated trades on global asset classes, and possess strong analytical skills.

With a focus on options position trading in Indian markets and a programming background, you will play a key role in our growth. Join a dynamic firm that values entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 2 to 6 years of experience as a Trader at a prop trading firm or market maker managing your own book.
• Prior experience of options position trading in Indian markets.
• Experience in computer programming is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Expand volatility trading strategies and manage your own book.
• Place opinionated, relative value trades on asset classes globally.
• Collaborate in a team environment focused on growth.

Skills

Options position trading

Computer programming (Python, C/C++, Java, Matlab, SQL)

Numerical and analytical skills

Job description

At IMC we run volatility trading strategies which are separate from our usual low‑latency, execution based market making strategies. We rely on macro research and historical signals to place opinionated, relative value trades on asset classes globally, primarily index options.

IMC is successfully ramping up its volatility trading strategies. To accelerate growth we are looking to expand the team with experienced traders.

Your Skills and Experience

• 2 to 6 years of experience as a Trader at a prop trading firm / market maker managing your own book.
• Prior experience of options position trading in Indian markets.
• Experience in computer programming is desirable (Python, C/C++, Java, Matlab, SQL).
• Entrepreneurial mindset, healthy risk appetite, competitive by nature and fast decision maker.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.

About Us

IMC is a leading trading firm, known worldwide for our advanced, low‑latency technology and world‑class execution capabilities. Over the past 30 years, we've been a stabilizing force in the financial markets – providing the essential liquidity our counterparties depend on. Across offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented employees are united by our entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional culture, and commitment to giving back. It's a strong foundation that allows us to grow and add new capabilities, year after year. From entering dynamic new markets, to developing a state‑of‑the‑art research environment and diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to imagine what could be and work together to make it happen.