Belvedere Trading, LLC · 1 week ago
Experienced Commodities Options Trader
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
3+ years expBelvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm that seeks to change the trading industry through innovation. As an Experienced Commodities Options Trader, you will lead market-making activities and develop strategies in commodity derivatives markets, collaborating with technologists to enhance trading systems.
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
Lead market-making and execution across commodity options products, guiding pricing, risk parameters, and strategic direction
Own and refine trading strategies from ideation through execution, generating insights in high-volume and high-volatility markets
Identify trends and mispricings by leveraging data, market structure knowledge, and an understanding of supply–demand dynamics across commodities
Collaborate with technologists and quants to enhance analytics, improve models, and systematize trading workflows that scale
Develop tools to analyze positional opportunities, evaluate risk, and improve options liquidity
Manage risk with discipline, monitoring exposures in real time and ensuring adherence to Belvedere’s risk philosophy
Work cross-functionally with research, technology, and trading teams to drive innovation and support the continued evolution of our commodities options trading groups
Qualification
Required
3–7+ years of experience trading commodity options (energy, metals, agriculture, or related markets)
Demonstrated success generating PnL, managing complex risk profiles, and navigating fast-moving markets
Deep understanding of options pricing, volatility dynamics, and commodity market structure, including fundamental drivers
Proficiency with analytical and programming tools such as Python, R, or SQL, with the ability to work with large datasets and improve modeling or decision-support systems
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, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Benefits
Certain positions at Belvedere Trading are eligible for discretionary bonuses.
A variety of benefits, which can be found on our website here.
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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