Senior Index Options Trader

Senior Index Trader — SPX Options Market Making

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Chicago, IL | Full-time | On-site

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Hiring for a fast-growing electronic options market maker in Chicago. Small team, flat structure, real P&L ownership from day one.

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The Role Manage pricing and positions for the SPX index options book. Design and optimize systematic options strategies using quant research and ML. Build algorithmic models from ideation to production. Analyze microstructure and execution quality to generate alpha.

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You

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• 3+ years trading index options at a market making firm
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• Proven track record managing an options book
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• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
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• Degree in CS, maths, engineering, physics, finance, or related
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• Python a plus
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Why Here

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• Direct access to founders from day one
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• Proprietary low-latency systems built in-house
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• Real P&L impact within your first year
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• Chicago-based, strong trading community
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