Senior Options Trader

Skills

About the Role

You will develop, implement, and optimize options trading strategies across global markets. You will analyse market data and leverage quantitative models to identify profitable trading opportunities. You will monitor and manage risk exposures, ensuring strategies align with risk management protocols. You will collaborate with data scientists, quants, and other traders to refine and improve trading algorithms and strategies. You will stay up-to-date on market trends, news, and economic events that could impact options prices and volatility. You will execute trades and manage positions effectively, ensuring optimal execution and liquidity. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of G-20's trading systems and technologies.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a top-tier university
• Strong background in options trading with a solid understanding of the options market and strategies (minimum >7 years)
• Proven track record of generating consistent profits (PnL >$2m for more than 3 years)
• Experience with quantitative trading and the ability to apply data analysis to trading decisions
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, particularly options pricing, volatility, and risk management
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, data-driven decisions
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Experience mentoring junior traders and contributing to the development of the trading team
• A results-driven, proactive, and self-motivated approach

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize options trading strategies across global markets
• Analyze market data and leverage quantitative models to identify profitable trading opportunities
• Monitor and manage risk exposures, ensuring strategies align with risk management protocols
• Collaborate with data scientists, quants, and other traders to refine and improve trading algorithms and strategies
• Stay up-to-date on market trends, news, and economic events that could impact options prices and volatility
• Execute trades and manage positions effectively, ensuring optimal execution and liquidity
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of G-20 Group’s trading systems and technologies