Senior FX Options Trader (Multiple Openings)

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Optiver US LLC seeks a Senior FX Options Trader (multiple openings) at its facility located at 130 E. Randolph St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60601.

S/he will run the trading desk strategy by adjusting parameters of trading algorithms and making trading decisions within the framework of the desks' trading strategy. S/he will recommend investments and investment timing and analyze pricing or risks of trading decisions. S/he will mentor and supervise 1 employee including a Junior Options Trader on a peer basis by providing coaching on derivatives and trading practices. S/he will identify trends in the market and build automated strategies to capture the available opportunities. S/he will apply mathematical or statistical techniques to address practical issues in finance, such as derivative valuation, securities trading, risk management, or financial market regulation. S/he will collaborate with product development teams to research, model, validate, or implement quantitative structured solutions for new or expanded markets. S/he will collaborate in the development or testing of new analytical software to ensure compliance with user requirements, specifications, or scope. S/he will have final authority over optimizing all algorithmic trading parameters. This requires extensive data analysis and collaboration with other trading and development leads. S/he will set the long term vision for the team's path with the goal of delivering strong trading profits.

REQS:

  • This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, or its foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Administration, or related field, plus 3 years of work experience in market making FX and metals options.
  • The applicant must also have work experience with:
    • (1) 3 years of experience with trading on currencies and metals options
    • (2) 3 years of experience applying knowledge of macro events that drive the dollar and other currencies to determine inputs like volatility and skew towards the pricing of option contracts
    • (3) 3 years of experience applying knowledge of supply and demand of Gold, Silver and Copper that drive the product prices as well as their impact on volatility and skew
    • (4) 3 years of experience using Onetick for statistical analysis of trade and financial data
    • (5) 3 years of experience using Python to script the automation scripts that assist in electronic trading
    • (6) 3 years of experience using Bloomberg to download data, research, and processes to make trading decisions
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Location

130 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601

An Insider's view of Optiver

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

One of my favorite aspects of Optiver is the openness of our company culture. We’re always encouraged to learn from each other and share ideas across teams, and this spirit of collaboration really permeates every interaction you’ll have.

Xiaoyu

Quantitative Trader

What are Optiver Perks + Benefits

Culture
Open door policy
Open office floor plan
Diversity
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Optiver hosts a family-oriented summer event.
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Promote from within

Additional Perks + Benefits

Fully paid health insurance premiums for employees • Generous 401(k) Plan • 25 days of paid vacation • Free catered breakfast and lunch daily • Weekly in-house chair massages • Complimentary in-house barista

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