Head of Agency Options Trading jobs in United States
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Chicago Trading Company ยท 11 hours ago

Head of Agency Options Trading

Chicago Trading Company is a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm with a focus on pricing and managing risk. They are seeking a Head of Agency Options Trading to build and manage their institutional client base, drive revenue growth, and oversee all aspects of their agency options platform.

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Responsibilities

Lead business development efforts to acquire and grow institutional client relationships, driving revenue growth through client acquisition
Act as Head Executing Broker and handle complex, multi-leg, and high-volume listed equity and index options orders, ensuring best-in-class routing, execution, and reporting
Develop and manage the agency options desk team, including mentoring junior brokers and sales professionals
Advise clients on market conditions, execution strategies, and order types, leveraging deep market expertise to drive client satisfaction and trading volume
Oversee trade operations, monitor open orders, and resolve discrepancies in coordination with middle office and clearing
Stay current on US options market structure and regulatory rules, partnering with Compliance to ensure all activity meets FINRA/SEC requirements
Manage client onboarding, trade reporting, and periodic business reviews to strengthen relationships

Qualification

Agency options tradingBusiness developmentTrading platforms proficiencyLeadership experienceInstitutional client relationshipsOptions market structureFINRA licensesCollaboration skillsWork under pressure

Required

10+ years of senior-level experience on agency options desks at premier broker dealers with proven institutional client track record
Demonstrated success in business development and client acquisition within institutional options markets
Advanced proficiency with trading platforms/OMS/EMS and deep understanding of options market structure and execution protocols
Leadership experience developing and managing trading desk personnel
Strong existing relationships within the institutional options community
Works well under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume agency environment
Ability to collaborate effectively across Trading, Risk, Compliance, and Operations
Active FINRA Series 7, 57 and 63 licenses required

Preferred

Series 4 or 24 preferred

Benefits

Generous medical coverage
Paid parental leave
Free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course)
Wellness reimbursement
Quarterly recharge days
A variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience

Company

Chicago Trading Company

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Chicago Trading Company is a trading firm that provides liquidity and promotes a more efficient marketplace.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

J
Jonathan Grodnick
Chief Executive Officer
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Eric Chern
Co-Founder
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