Options Market making Quant Trader

Location Amsterdam
Discipline: Hedge Funds & Proprietary Trading
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: James Findlay

Contact email: james.findlay@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 1706
Published: 11 months ago
Medium-High Frequency Systematic Trader | Proprietary Trading Firm

Amsterdam and Switzerland | 75k-200k Euro Base + Performance based Bonus (~ 150-200% of base)

We are working with a top systematic trading firm that is seeking to expand across their systematic Options desk. This opportunity is tailored to a skilled and experienced individual who wishes to join a company that focuses on trading options in a collaborative company culture at medium to high frequency. Their office is in the heart of Amsterdam and they provide visa sponsorship should it be required.


Responsibilities
  • Developing and implementing medium-high frequency trading strategies across a range of products on US and European markets.
  • Track and monitor the performance of trading strategies and make required changes if needed.
  • Monitor risk limits of strategies during market hours.
  • Optimizing server setup based on strategy requirements and load.

Requirements
  • 3+ Years of experience medium-high frequency trading.
  • Hold an MSc degree in a quantitative subject from a leading University.
  • Experience in trading Options is essential with a proven and strong track record with solid PnL figures and a Sharpe Ratio of 2+.
  • Strong proficiency using Python.
  • Strong communicational skills.

Should you feel that you would be a strong fit for the role, and would like to be considered for interview, please apply below.