Quantitative Trader/Researcher – Systematic Options Trading

Optiver • Chicago, IL

16h

About The Position

Optiver is expanding its Systematic Options Trading Team and seeking exceptional Quantitative Researchers and Traders to drive its next phase of growth. You’ll join a team at the forefront of designing and optimizing our automated systems that work autonomously or alongside our operational options traders. With significant resources, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a collaborative environment, you'll help shape the direction of our trading systems and execution models.

Requirements

• 3+ years of index options experience focused on systematic trading
• BS, MS, or PhD in a quantitative or technical field
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with a track record of applying them to trading problems
• Proficient in programming (Python, C++, or similar)
• Collaborative team player with experience working across departments and partnering closely with development
• A self-starter who identifies opportunities to make an impact

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine systematic trading strategies to optimize market reactions, order placement, and execution in order to maximize trading performance
• Utilize modelling, machine learning, and other techniques to gather insights from data in this pursuit

Benefits

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
• A highly competitive compensation package
• Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure
• 401(k) match up to 50%
• Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior