impax recruitmentNew York, NY
Options Trader
Options Trader
Options Trader
impax recruitmentNew York, NY
17 days ago
Financial Quantitative AnalystsFinancial and Investment AnalystsSecurities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Investment Banking and Securities IntermediationPortfolio Management and Investment AdviceMiscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)The firm is a specialist quantitative trading business operating across cross-asset markets. It brings together quantitative research, software engineering, and active trading, combining a fast-moving, entrepreneurial culture with deep expertise in proprietary trading, technology, and quantitative finance.
Role Overview:
The Options Trader will be responsible for building, executing, and managing options trading strategies across multiple markets. Working closely with quantitative researchers and developers, the role centers on deploying data-driven models and making disciplined trading decisions in real time. This is a hands-on position within a high-performance trading environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and optimize options trading strategies across global markets
Analyze market data using quantitative methods to identify and capture trading opportunities
Monitor and manage risk exposures in line with defined risk limits and controls
Collaborate with quantitative analysts, engineers, and traders to enhance strategy design and execution
Track market developments, macro events, and volatility drivers impacting options pricing
Execute trades efficiently while managing positions to maximize performance and liquidity
Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of trading systems and processes
Requirements:
Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline from a top-tier institution
Strong experience in options trading with a deep understanding of options markets and strategies
Proven track record of consistent PnL
Experience applying quantitative analysis to live trading decisions
Strong knowledge of options pricing, volatility dynamics, and risk management
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make fast, data-driven decisions
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Results-driven, proactive, and highly self-motivated
Willingness to work an adjusted schedule covering US market hours and occasional weekend coverage
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar
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Level
Senior
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Financial Quantitative Analysts
Industry
Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation
Posted
17 days ago