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Optiver · 1 day ago

Quantitative Trader/Researcher – Systematic Options Trading

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$175K/yr - $175K/yr
date3+ years exp

Optiver is expanding its Systematic Options Trading Team and seeking exceptional Quantitative Researchers and Traders to drive its next phase of growth. You’ll join a team at the forefront of designing and optimizing automated systems that work autonomously or alongside operational options traders.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and refine systematic trading strategies to optimize market reactions, order placement, and execution in order to maximize trading performance
Utilize modelling, machine learning, and other techniques to gather insights from data in this pursuit

Qualification

Index options experienceQuantitative analysisProgramming PythonProgramming C++Machine learningAnalytical skillsCollaborative team playerSelf-starter

Required

3+ years of index options experience focused on systematic trading
BS, MS, or PhD in a quantitative or technical field
Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with a track record of applying them to trading problems
Proficient in programming (Python, C++, or similar)
Collaborative team player with experience working across departments and partnering closely with development
A self-starter who identifies opportunities to make an impact

Benefits

Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure
401(k) match up to 50%
Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

Company

Optiver

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Optiver is an international trading firm, headquartered in Amsterdam.
dateFounded in 1986
location
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NLD
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.optiver.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Rutger Brinkhuis
CEO Optiver US
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Charlie Whitmer
Chief People Officer
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