Systematic Options Trader (Quantitative Research)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Vacation days

Job summary

Optiver is expanding its Systematic Options Trading Team with Quantitative Researchers and Traders to drive growth. You will design and optimize automated trading systems, collaborating with options traders and engineers across a global platform.

The role emphasizes rigorous quantitative work, machine learning techniques, and cross-department collaboration within a high-performance trading environment.

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 applied to trading problems.
• Proficient in programming (Python, C++, or similar).
• Collaborative team player with experience working across departments.
• A self-starter who identifies opportunities to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine systematic trading strategies to optimize market reactions, order placement, and execution to maximize trading performance.
• Utilize modelling, machine learning, and other techniques to gather insights from data in this pursuit.

Skills

Index options trading

Quantitative analysis

Programming (Python/C++)

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-starter

Education

BS/MS/PhD in quantitative/technical field

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

Optiver is expanding its Systematic Options Trading Team with Quantitative Researchers and Traders to drive growth. You will design and optimize automated trading systems, collaborating with options traders and engineers across a global platform.

The role emphasizes rigorous quantitative work, machine learning techniques, and cross-department collaboration within a high-performance trading environment.