Systematic Options Trader

Wolverine•Chicago, IL

7d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wolverine has an opportunity for an experienced quantitative trader/researcher to join a growing options market-making desk within a well-established firm. The ideal candidate has a passion for defining exchange-facing market-making algorithms and/or identifying options pricing volatility signals. You have experience defining research priorities and deriving actionable insights from large datasets within the exchange-listed options space, leveraging your deep knowledge of market microstructure.

Requirements

5+ years of experience conducting or guiding research on large sets of exchange market data and/or options pricing datasets.
Proven track record of driving improvements on a systematic market-making desk or semi-systematic volatility trading desk—preferably at a top-tier market-making firm.
Exposure to and a deep understanding of low-latency market-making technology, including how insights gleaned from research projects are integrated into a production trading system.
Deep knowledge of exchange infrastructure and microstructure.
Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with software and hardware engineers to see your research through to production.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in statistics and/or linear algebra is a plus.
Experience with C++ or a similar programming language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Grow firm profitability by influencing the development of trading algorithms and researching options pricing signals.
Define microstructure research initiatives and shape research infrastructure.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
Profit sharing plan
Long- and short-term disability
Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
On-site gym with a subsidized membership
Frequent company outings
Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area
In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment