This role is with a leading market maker, where, as a semi-systematic trader, you will leverage your market knowledge, quantitative problem solving, game theory, and cutting-edge technology to generate profits through risk taking. This role will work with Quantitative Researchers and Developers to optimize and develop innovative trading strategies across derivatives.
Objectives
- Integrate discretionary trading strategies with systematic ones to provide liquidity and make proactive trading decisions
- Use creative problem solving techniques and strategic decision-making to optimize trade selection and execution
- Manage the risk of a portfolio of options positions
- Use trading metrics and data analysis methods to improve decision-making and find innovative ways to generate additional profits
Skills and Preferred Qualifications
- Experience trading complex financial products (e.g. options pricing, futures)
- Interest in game theory, decision theory and strategy games
- Ability to make decisions under time constraints in high pressure situations
- Operational leadership and strong interest in trading and technology
- Knowledge and proficiency in Python, SQL and R
- Experience with Linux
- Effective problem solving skills and strategic decision-making
- Detail oriented, excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter, not afraid to question status quo
- Bachelors Degree from a top university in: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
