Systematic Options Trader - NYC

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an experienced Quantitative Trader to scale a systematic equity options business in a top-tier options market making team.

The role involves collaborating with researchers and engineers, monitoring markets, adapting strategies, and maintaining strong risk controls in a highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in a quantitative field (Math, Stats, CS)
• 2+ years of experience in Equity Options Market Making
• Knowledge of systematic trading, microstructure dynamics, and electronic execution
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize systematic equity options trading strategies.
• Work closely with researchers and engineers to improve performance and execution.
• Monitor market conditions and adjust trading and risk parameters as needed.
• Identify new opportunities and help drive strategy development.
• Own risk controls and maintain high operational standards.

Skills

2+ years experience

Equity options market making

Systematic trading

Electronic execution

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

B.S./M.S. in quantitative field

Job description

One of the top options market making teams is seeking an experienced Quantitative Trader to help scale their systematic equity options business. This team is lead by an industry expert and has a strong track record of leading performance. This is small, highly collaborative, team that is supported by some of the best technical resources the industry has to offer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize systematic equity options trading strategies.
• Work closely with researchers and engineers to improve performance and execution.
• Monitor market conditions and adjust trading and risk parameters as needed.
• Identify new opportunities and help drive strategy development.
• Own risk controls and maintain high operational standards.

Qualifications:

• B.S./M.S. in a quantitative field (Math, Stats, Computer Science, Computational Finance)
• 2+ years of experience in Equity Options Market Making
• Solid understanding of systematic trading, microstructure dynamics, and electronic execution
• Strong technical aptitude, including experience working with systematic or partially automated trading workflows
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.