Floor Trader - MIAX Sapphire
About The Position
Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies, and cutting-edge trading technology. For over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide - making them fairer, more transparent, and more efficient. We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better. We are seeking an open outcry market making trader on the MIAX Sapphire floor. You will be challenged each day to provide elite liquidity in a competitive environment. You will be backed by CTC’s world-class pricing, technology, and market making team. You will use your execution skills to identify opportunities and make independent trading decisions on behalf of the team. The shift runs from 8:30 am-4:30 pm ET (trading hours 9:30 am-4:15pm), Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will undergo training to master CTC’s proprietary technology and trading strategy.
Requirements
- Active SIE/Series 57 certification
- At least 6 months floor options market making experience
- Strong, independent judgement under pressure
- Ability to navigate complex relationships
- Proactive and clear communication skills
- Sound operational skillset
- Ability to prioritize the most important thing at any given moment
Responsibilities
- Make reliable, quality markets and provide top-tier liquidity across multiple products
- Leverage strong trading acumen and operational excellence to make profitable decisions while minimizing risk of errors
- Foster and navigate broker and other market maker relationships
- Communicate opportunities and trade information to CTC market making desks
- Continuously adapt trading strategy based on market environment and results
Benefits
- Generous time off
- Insurance coverage
- Paid parental leave
- Free breakfast and lunch
- Healthy snacks
- Wellness reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
