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Old Mission ยท 1 month ago

Systematic Equity Options Trader

positionChicago, IL, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date4+ years exp

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes. They are seeking a Systematic Equity Options Trader to develop, implement, and manage systematic trading strategies across equity options markets.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement systematic trading strategies for equity options, including single-name options, index options, and volatility products
Build and maintain quantitative models for options pricing, volatility forecasting, and risk management
Monitor and optimize existing strategies, identifying opportunities for enhancement and improvement
Collaborate with quantitative researchers to translate research insights into production trading strategies
Manage portfolio risk through systematic hedging and position management
Analyze market microstructure and develop strategies to optimize execution quality
Work with technology teams to build robust, scalable trading infrastructure
Conduct post-trade analysis to evaluate strategy performance and identify areas for improvement

Qualification

Systematic options tradingOptions pricing theoryPythonC++Statistical analysisQuantitative modelingMarket microstructureAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaborative environment

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or related quantitative field; advanced degree preferred
4+ years of experience in systematic options trading, quantitative trading, or quantitative research
Strong understanding of options pricing theory, Greeks, and volatility dynamics
Proficiency in Python or C++ is a prerequisite
Experience with statistical analysis, machine learning, and quantitative modeling techniques
Must have a strong understanding of the market microstructure and execution algorithms
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Preferred

Experience trading equity options or volatility products systematically
Knowledge of order book dynamics and high-frequency trading concepts
Familiarity with real-time data processing and low-latency systems
Track record of developing profitable quantitative trading strategies

Company

Old Mission

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Old Mission is a global, multi-asset market maker.
dateFounded in 2008
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://oldmissioncapital.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (3)
2024 (7)
2023 (5)
2022 (5)
2021 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Bryan Russina
CTO at Old Mission
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Erica Marquez Avitia
Chief Operating Officer
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