Senior Index Volatility Trader

The Index Options Team is seeking a Senior Index Volatility Trader to contribute to their volatility valuation, detailed execution, and fast-growing technology. This individual will contribute to their ability to properly price volatility and take market risks, with the hopes of growing into a leading volatility trading desk in the marketplace.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Maximize revenue by identifying and monetizing short and long-term mispricing, as well as managing the resulting positions
• Take on responsibility and ownership of your executions to drive the Index Options strategy forward
• Collaborate with the team to develop a deep level of expertise and innovation in the Index Options space

Your Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience as an Index Volatility Trader  
• Demonstrated success managing positions and risk for a large Index Options Desk
• Experience with programming, preferably in Python
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and competitive environment with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Deep understanding of analytics and the fundamental drivers of volatility dynamics
• BS, MS, or PhD, preferably in business, economics, or STEM is required