Quantitative Trader/Researcher – Systematic Options Trading

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

What you’ll get

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
• A highly competitive compensation package
• Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure
• 401(k) match up to 50%
• Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

• 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, with a track record of applying them to trading problems
• Proficient in programming (Python, C++, or similar)
• Collaborative team player with experience working across departments and partnering closely with development
• A self-starter who identifies opportunities to make an impact

$200,000—$200,000 USD

At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.

Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

Below is the expected base salary for this position. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above.