Two Sigma · 3 hours ago
Senior Quantitative Trader - Options Market-Making
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expTwo Sigma is a financial sciences company that combines data analysis and rigorous inquiry to tackle challenges in investment management. They are seeking an experienced quantitative trader to lead the options trading desk, focusing on portfolio P&L and risk management while collaborating with research and engineering teams.
Big DataMachine LearningSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the development, operation, and optimization of the options trading desk, with direct ownership of portfolio P&L and risk management
Drive systematic strategy development for pricing, trading, and hedging in close partnership with research and engineering teams
Ideate and build analytical tools to surface trading insights and identify new opportunities across products
Partner with Risk to navigate portfolio positioning through volatility regimes and market stress events
Analyze low-latency market data to enhance execution quality and strategy monetization
Guide technology priorities across networking, market data, and FPGA infrastructure, translating trading needs into technical requirements
Mentor junior traders and contribute to team culture and process development
Qualification
Required
4-7 years of options market-making experience, with meaningful exposure to index options or CME products required
Demonstrated track record of P&L generation and risk management in a market-making context
Degree in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science); advanced degree a plus
Strong programming skills in Python; familiarity with low-latency systems or C++ preferred
Deep understanding of options pricing, Greeks, and volatility surface dynamics
Proven ability to make high-quality decisions under time pressure and uncertainty
Preferred
Experience mentoring or leading junior team members preferred
Familiarity with low-latency systems or C++ preferred
Benefits
Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents
Competitive 401k match
Employer-paid life & disability insurance
Onsite gyms with laundry service
Wellness activities
Casual dress
Snacks
Game rooms
Tuition reimbursement
Conference and training sponsorship
Generous vacation and unlimited sick days
Competitive paid caregiver leaves
Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup
Company
Two Sigma
Two Sigma's technology-driven team streamlines the use of machine learning, distributed computing and research to guide its endeavors.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Drew Conway
Senior Vice President
Jordan Sumerlus
Vice President, Product Management
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