Gold and Precious Metals Options Trader

Skills

About the Role

You manage and optimize a discretionary precious metals options portfolio. You develop trading strategies across gold, silver, platinum, and palladium; analyze market microstructure, order flow, and volatility; execute listed and OTC 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 commodities or precious metals options trading
• Understanding of options pricing theory, volatility trading, and relevant strategies
• Experience in high-volatility asset classes and leveraged trading
• Proven track record of generating more than $2 million in annual PnL for over 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 for options
• Proficiency with Python, Excel/VBA, and SQL

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine options trading strategies across gold, silver, platinum, and palladium
• Analyze market microstructure, order flow, and volatility dynamics to identify trading opportunities
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts and developers to improve pricing models, hedging algorithms, and execution tools
• Monitor central bank policy, real yields, US dollar strength, inflation data, gold reserves, and safe-haven demand
• Execute trades across listed and OTC precious metals options, futures, and physical or spot markets
• Manage portfolio Greeks and adjust hedges dynamically
• Enhance trading infrastructure, data pipelines, and analytical frameworks
• Monitor portfolio performance and risk metrics