Index Trader

$200,000 USD

Discretionary Bonus

Onsite WORKING

Location: Chicago, Illinois - United States Type: Permanent

Our client is a proprietary trading firm specializing in electronic options market making. They take a technology-driven approach, designing and operating automated, scalable systems to provide liquidity across markets.

Their team spans trading, engineering, and business operations, working together to build and support the systems that power the firm. They emphasize data-driven decision making, rigorous problem solving, and continuous improvement to navigate complex and evolving markets.

They operate in a highly collaborative environment where ideas can move quickly from concept to implementation, and where individuals are empowered to take ownership and contribute directly to the firm's growth.

What you'll do:
• Proactively manage pricing and positions for the SPX Index options market making desk
• Design and optimize systematic options trading strategies using quantitative research and machine learning techniques
• Build and refine algorithmic trading models from ideation through production deployment
• Analyze market microstructure and execution quality to generate alpha signals and improve strategy performance
• Collaborate with quant researchers and engineers to develop new models using our proprietary datasets
• Manage real-time risk across a diversified portfolio of options positions

Qualifications and skills:
• Previous experience trading (3+ years) with a proven track record of success managing an index options market making book
• BA/BS/MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Math, Economics, Finance, Physics, or related field
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to take on many responsibilities quickly with a high degree of operational excellence

Python programming skills are a plus, but not required