Volatility Quant Trader - Python & Derivatives (NYC)

Xantium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Xantium in New York seeks Quantitative Volatility Traders to join a rapidly growing team. You will collaborate with developers and researchers to implement derivatives trading strategies, relying on Python and strong math.

Early tasks include monitoring and improving trading systems, with some roles executing trades. With guidance from seniors, you’ll learn how Xantium develops and optimizes volatility strategies; compensation includes a substantial year-one bonus.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of fulltime experience trading derivatives or developing options trading systems.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in hard sciences (e.g., mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Trading system monitoring and improvement.
• Some roles involve individual trade execution and support.
• Grow to understand how Xantium’s volatility strategies are developed and optimized.

Skills

Python

Mental math

Market intuition

Education

Bachelor's degree in hard sciences

Job description

Xantium in New York seeks Quantitative Volatility Traders to join a rapidly growing team. You will collaborate with developers and researchers to implement derivatives trading strategies, relying on Python and strong math.

Early tasks include monitoring and improving trading systems, with some roles executing trades. With guidance from seniors, you’ll learn how Xantium develops and optimizes volatility strategies; compensation includes a substantial year-one bonus.