Job Opening: Options Trader
Venture Search is working with a leading global prop house, looking for a driven and experienced Options Trader to join their high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in options trading and a passion for quantitative research and volatility modeling. You’ll work closely with a skilled group of traders to help refine and expand our options trading strategies.
Location: Flexible (subject to approval)
What You'll Do:
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Develop and implement profitable options trading strategies
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Enhance and maintain volatility models
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Collaborate with a high-caliber team on trading systems and strategy integration
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Contribute to building and improving automated trading platforms
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Apply rigorous quantitative research to real-time trading decisions
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Take ownership of key trading system components and outcomes
What We’re Looking For:
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4+ years of hands-on options trading experience
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Strong knowledge of options, derivatives, and volatility dynamics
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Solid grasp of market microstructure
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Demonstrated success in developing and executing trading strategies
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Proficiency in Python; working knowledge of C++
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Excellent judgment under pressure and a collaborative mindset
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Experience in index options market making is a plus
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about markets and technology, we’d love to hear from you.