Algorithmic Equity Options Trader

We are a privately owned firm specializing in the trade of Treasury, Eurodollars, Energy, Agricultural and other products. We make markets electronically and on the floors of various exchanges. We are growing quickly and depend on the interaction of Traders, Financial Engineers and Software developers for our continued success.

We are looking for Algorithmic Equity Options Traders to work alongside developers, financial engineers, and other traders in its Quantitative Strategies Group (QSG). QSG is a cross-functional team that develops, automates, and monetizes algorithmic options-trading strategies.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Traders will be responsible for managing the risk of the portfolio, monitoring the automated execution systems, and working with financial engineers and developers to improve the system. The team is interested in candidates with recent experience in electronic market making and volatility arbitrage.

This job requires the following:

• Experience with multi-threading and multi-tier application development
• Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment
• Good organizational skills
• Candidates with 5+ years experience
• Passionate and resourceful attitude towards problem solving
• High aptitude for analytical and quantitative thinking
• Electronic Options Market Making experience is required
• Mathematics, engineering, and computer science backgrounds are preferred
• Bachelor’s degree is minimum requirement

Total compensation will conform to experience and includes base salary, performance incentives and a comprehensive benefits plan.