Experienced Options Trader
Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm and market maker headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in Boulder, New York, and Singapore. Founded in 2002, the firm builds proprietary trading technology and risk management systems to capitalize on market inefficiencies across options and other derivatives markets.
About Belvedere Trading
Belvedere Trading emerged in March 2002 as one of Chicago's newest market makers, establishing its place in the SPX pit on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Since inception, the firm has invested iteratively in proprietary technology, starting with an options model, adapting it to handheld computers, and eventually building its software systems from the ground up. Due to its ultramodern proprietary technology and risk management capabilities, Belvedere is able to quickly capitalize on inefficiencies in the marketplace, with trading models and software systems continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay competitive. The firm operates from Chicago, Boulder, New York, and Singapore, employs close to 300 individuals, and is known for low turnover, high referral rates, and a strong company culture centered on core values such as teamwork, ownership, and innovation. Belvedere focuses on proprietary trading across asset classes including equity and commodity options, leveraging cutting-edge technology and talented people to sustain its growth.
Skills
About the Role
You will have the opportunity to build and operate trading strategies while helping shape the growth of Belvedere internationally. As an Options Trader, you will be critical in developing and executing trading strategies within equity and commodity products. You will leverage your analytical skills, quantitative mindset, and strong market intuition to identify opportunities and manage risk in a dynamic trading environment. You will work in a team environment and collaborate with software engineers and quantitative researchers to ensure optimal performance.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in options trading or a related field
- Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of equity market structure, pricing, and trading dynamics
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, with the ability to work with large datasets and develop models
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to synthesize complex data quickly
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to thrive in a team-oriented environment
Responsibilities
- Help build out the Singapore trading presence while managing risk and capturing trading opportunities for all of Belvedere's core market-making desks
- Partner with developers, quants, and other traders to enhance trading tools and algorithms
- Participate in formal education on quantitative concepts to build your trading knowledge
- Constantly seek to improve strategies, processes, and tools for competitive advantage
- Gain meaningful experience in position management and automated trading systems
- Learn to make independent decisions during an active marketplace
- Research and explore new markets trading opportunities and strategies
- Act as company ambassador for the local industry as needed