Job Description
About Us:
Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 350 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.
DV Energy is a rapidly growing division that specializes in trading crude oil, refined products, natural gas, and related energy markets across US, Europe, and Asia. Our proprietary risk management and trading methodologies along with a strong ability to adapt to changing conditions has allowed DV Energy to grow into one of the largest financial participants within the global energy complex.
Overview:
We are seeking someone with a curious mind and an entrepreneurial spirit to join one of our options market making desks focused on crude oil. As an Experienced Options Trader, you will have the opportunity to build continuous execution trading strategies, while working in a collaborative, team environment. The ideal candidate for this role will be tech-savvy, eager to learn, has the desire to make an impact, and takes initiative.
Responsibilities:
- Developing, maintaining, and enhancing trading models, algos, and systems
- Optimize new market opportunities
- Priority trading metrics and data analysis to identify market inefficiencies, streamline trading systems, and improve risk management techniques
- Learn proprietary methodologies and trading systems that support an established trading business
- Enhance existing trades; identify and pursue new opportunities
Requirements:
- 3+ years of options market making experience with proven ability to implement successful strategies
- Strong quantitative skills and a strong understanding of math, probability, and statistics. Experience with Python a bonus
- Proven ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, collaborative environment .
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A desire to continuously learn and proactively improve processes
- Advanced aptitude for problem solving and multitasking
- Bachelors or master’s level degree in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, engineering, or other quantitative disciplines
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