Options & Derivatives Specialist — Client-Facing Expert

Acumen Strategy; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumen Strategy is seeking an Options / Derivatives Specialist with strong practical knowledge of the financial options market to join our team in South Africa. The successful candidate will communicate market concepts clearly and confidently while supporting client conversations with accurate options-related insights.

You will apply knowledge of options and derivatives in day-to-day business, explain pricing and strategies, and analyze option chains, premiums, expiries, and market data.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in options, derivatives, trading, brokerage, or financial markets.
• Strong practical understanding of calls, puts, strikes, expiries, and option chains.
• Strong understanding of Options Greeks including Delta, Gamma, Theta, and Vega.
• Good understanding of implied volatility and options pricing.
• Knowledge of common options strategies and covered-call structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex options concepts clearly and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Apply practical knowledge of options and derivatives in day-to-day business and client-facing discussions.
• Explain options concepts clearly, including pricing, structures, strategies, and market dynamics.
• Analyze option chains, premiums, expiries, strikes, and relevant market data.
• Understand and communicate the impact of Delta, Gamma, Theta, and Vega.
• Discuss implied volatility and its relevance to options pricing and strategy selection.
• Understand and explain common options strategies, including covered-call structures.
• Support client and sales conversations as an Options SME.
• Work with internal teams to provide accurate options-related insights and explanations.

Job description

Acumen Strategy is seeking an Options / Derivatives Specialist with strong practical knowledge of the financial options market to join our team in South Africa. The successful candidate will communicate market concepts clearly and confidently while supporting client conversations with accurate options-related insights.

You will apply knowledge of options and derivatives in day-to-day business, explain pricing and strategies, and analyze option chains, premiums, expiries, and market data.