Belvedere Trading, LLC · 1 month ago
Experienced Equity Options Trader
Chicago, Illinois
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
3+ years expBelvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm that seeks to innovate the trading industry. As an Experienced Equity Options Trader, you will take ownership of strategy, risk, and performance across Equity options, collaborating with a team to provide liquidity and develop trading strategies in a fast-paced environment.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Become a leader in options market-making, while being recognized and compensated for your contributions within the firm
Participate in formal education on quantitative concepts to build your trading knowledge
Execute trades in a fast-paced environment with precision and a focus on maximizing profitability
Excel in market-making on a highly collaborative team and actively provide liquidity across multiple markets while ensuring efficient pricing and risk management
Execute strategy development and collaborate with the team to design and implement trading strategies in highly liquid names
Provide analytics & insights to analyze market data to identify trends, mispricing, and emerging opportunities within Equity Markets
Develop tools to analyze positional opportunities, evaluate risk, and improve options liquidity
Collaborate with technologists, quants, and traders to systematize models and trading strategies
Ensure risk management by monitoring and managing positions within risk limits
Qualification
Required
3–7+ years of experience trading single-stock options, index options, or ETF options, ideally in a market-making setting
A strong track record of generating PnL, managing risk, and executing strategies in fast-moving markets
Deep understanding of options pricing, volatility dynamics, and market microstructure
Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or similar tools, with the ability to work with large datasets and build analytical or modeling frameworks
Ability to thoughtfully approach decision-making, thrive under pressure and adapt quickly to changing market conditions
Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Benefits
Discretionary bonuses
A variety of benefits
Company
Belvedere Trading, LLC
Belvedere Trading is a financial services company specializing in equity index and commodity derivative services.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Thomas Hutchinson
President, CEO, and Head Coach
Yezdaan Baber
CEO
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