Equity Options Trader

Skills

About the Role

You manage and optimize a discretionary equity options portfolio focused on small-cap equities. You develop and refine trading strategies, analyze market microstructure and volatility, execute listed equity options trades, manage portfolio Greeks and hedges, collaborate on pricing models and execution tools, and monitor performance and risk metrics.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong background in options trading
• Understanding of options pricing theory and volatility trading
• Experience in high-volatility asset classes and leveraged trading
• Proven record of generating more than $2 million in annual PnL for more than 3 years
• Experience with quantitative trading and data analysis
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in proprietary trading, market-making, or hedge fund environments
• Familiarity with automation and algorithmic execution strategies
• Proficiency with Python, Excel/VBA, and SQL

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine equity options trading strategies focused on small-cap equities
• Analyze market microstructure, order flow, and volatility dynamics to identify trading opportunities
• Collaborate to improve options pricing models, hedging algorithms, and execution tools
• Monitor corporate actions, earnings events, and sector-specific catalysts
• Execute listed equity options trades and manage liquidity
• Manage portfolio Greeks and adjust hedges dynamically
• Enhance trading infrastructure, data pipelines, and analytical frameworks
• Monitor portfolio performance and risk metrics