Impax Recruitment · 17 hours ago
Options Trader
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelImpax Recruitment is a specialist quantitative trading business operating across cross-asset markets, and they are seeking an Options Trader. The role involves building, executing, and managing options trading strategies while collaborating with quantitative researchers and developers to make data-driven trading decisions.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Arsen Mataj
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize options trading strategies across global markets
Analyze market data using quantitative methods to identify and capture trading opportunities
Monitor and manage risk exposures in line with defined risk limits and controls
Collaborate with quantitative analysts, engineers, and traders to enhance strategy design and execution
Track market developments, macro events, and volatility drivers impacting options pricing
Execute trades efficiently while managing positions to maximize performance and liquidity
Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of trading systems and processes
Qualification
Required
Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline from a top-tier institution
Strong experience in options trading with a deep understanding of options markets and strategies
Proven track record of consistent PnL
Experience applying quantitative analysis to live trading decisions
Strong knowledge of options pricing, volatility dynamics, and risk management
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make fast, data-driven decisions
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Results-driven, proactive, and highly self-motivated
Willingness to work an adjusted schedule covering US market hours and occasional weekend coverage
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar
Company
Impax Recruitment
Impax Recruitment is a recruiting agency that offers staffing services for the crypto sector.
Founded in 2021
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase