Quantitative Market Maker

1 month ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States eFinancialCareers Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Trader to join our team in a systematic options market making seat. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the commodity options market and experience in managing PnL and risk.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement new tools for analytics and trading to maximize profit
  • Originate ideas on new strategies and collaborate with team members to productionize them
  • Work with senior leadership to launch new initiatives on the desk
  • Manage existing commodity options strategies to optimize performance
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in a systematic options market making seat
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Math, Comp Sci, Physics, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Python and experience with third-party software
  • Strong understanding of the commodity options market
What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced quantitative trader looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.


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