Index Options Volatility Trader

IMC•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Index Options desk focuses on monetizing flow and capitalizing on short-term mispricings. We are a highly collaborative group that combines strong market intuition with analytical rigor, working closely with dedicated quants and researchers to sharpen our edge. Together, we strive to develop deep expertise, ownership, and innovation in understanding counterparty behavior, flow dynamics, and volatility pricing.

Requirements

2+ years of index options volatility trading experience
BS, MS, or PhD, preferably in business, economics, or a STEM field
Ability to identify flow patterns and describe them analytically, with strong knowledge of repetitive market flows
Passionate about understanding volatility dynamics and willing to act quickly on your views to capture market opportunities
Entrepreneurial mindset with a healthy risk appetite; competitive by nature and a fast decision-maker
Analytical, reflective about past trades, and always seeking to improve

Responsibilities

Maximize revenue by identifying and capitalizing on short-term mispricings in index options
Monitor and react to flow patterns, volatility shifts, and liquidity changes across index products
Collaborate with traders to manage the risk of a large book as a team
Work closely with our best-in-class research and quant teams to analyze results and improve your approach
Identify and analyze counterparty behavior and repetitive flow patterns to inform positioning and execution
Provide feedback to enhance pricing models, risk systems, and execution tools
Perform post-trade reviews to continuously improve execution and hedging
Take on significant responsibility and ownership early in your time here to help drive strategies forward and succeed