Equities Index Options Trader

2 days ago

Chicago IL United States Belvedere Trading Full time

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry.

Our traders provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. Traders partner with our technologists to continually engineer and optimize our trading systems to stay on top of the industry.

As an Equities Index Options Trader, you will play a critical role in developing and executing trading strategies for single equity names within Belvedere's Index, ETF, and equity options team. You will leverage your analytical skills, quantitative mindset, and strong market intuition to identify opportunities and manage risk in a dynamic trading environment.


What you'll do
  • Become a leader in options market-making, while being recognized and compensated for your contributions within the firm.
  • Manage and execute trades in equity options markets across multiple products and venues.
  • Design, test, and refine market-making strategies for equity products, including identifying inefficiencies and arbitrage opportunities.
  • Analyze real-time and historical data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities in equity volatility.
  • Partner with developers, quants, and other traders to enhance trading tools and algorithms.
  • Participate in formal education on quantitative concepts to build your trading knowledge.
  • Monitor positions and exposure to ensure risk is appropriately managed and aligned with the firm's goals.
  • Constantly seek to improve strategies, processes, and tools for competitive advantage.
What you'll need
  • 1-3 years of experience in equities index options trading or a related field.
  • Experience in automated market making strategies is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • Strong understanding of equity market structure, pricing, and trading dynamics.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, with the ability to work with large datasets and develop models.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to synthesize complex data quickly.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to thrive in a team-oriented environment.

How We Operate - Core Values

Team Belvedere: Work seamlessly with others to achieve shared goals. Foster a positive and supportive environment that brings out the best in your teammates.

Me in Team: Focus on competing and succeeding at the highest level, constantly striving for excellence.

Own It: Actively address challenges and make decisions that drive positive results, taking ownership of both successes and failures.

Iterative Innovation: Bring forward bold, creative ideas and solutions. Be open to experimentation and willing to take calculated risks.

Passionate Discourse: Encourage and bring innovative, out-of-the-box ideas to discussions, actively contributing to team growth and progress.

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.

We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application.

Our Stance

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a non-discriminatory workplace. We promote diversity and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, fostering an inclusive environment where all team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. We value a dynamic culture where diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives thrive.

Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during business hours with the ability to be on-site prior to the start of business on occasion.

Physical: Ability to remain at a desk and concentrate for long periods of time.

Amount of Travel Required: None.

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