2+ years of experience in index options volatility trading
BS, MS, or PhD in business, economics, or a STEM field
Strong analytical skills to identify and describe flow patterns
Passion for understanding volatility dynamics and swift execution
Entrepreneurial mindset with a competitive nature and risk appetite
Reflective approach to past trades with a focus on continuous improvement
Responsibilities
Maximize revenue by exploiting short-term mispricings in index options
Monitor flow patterns, volatility shifts, and liquidity in index products
Collaborate with traders to manage large portfolio risks as a unified team
Work with research and quant teams to analyze performance and refine strategies
Analyze counterparty behavior and repetitive flow patterns for better positioning
Provide feedback to improve pricing models and execution tools
Conduct post-trade reviews to enhance execution and hedging strategies
Embrace significant responsibility early to drive impactful strategies
Benefits
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Paid leave
Comprehensive insurance coverage
Full Job Description
Our Index Options desk focuses on monetizing flow and capitalizing on short-term mispricings. We are a highly collaborative group that combines strong market intuition with analytical rigor, working closely with dedicated quants and researchers to sharpen our edge. Together, we strive to develop deep expertise, ownership, and innovation in understanding counterparty behavior, flow dynamics, and volatility pricing. Your Core Responsibilities
Maximize revenue by identifying and capitalizing on short-term mispricings in index options
Monitor and react to flow patterns, volatility shifts, and liquidity changes across index products
Collaborate with traders to manage the risk of a large book as a team
Work closely with our best-in-class research and quant teams to analyze results and improve your approach
Identify and analyze counterparty behavior and repetitive flow patterns to inform positioning and execution
Provide feedback to enhance pricing models, risk systems, and execution tools
Perform post-trade reviews to continuously improve execution and hedging
Take on significant responsibility and ownership early in your time here to help drive strategies forward and succeed
Your Skills and Experience
2+ years of index options volatility trading experience
BS, MS, or PhD, preferably in business, economics, or a STEM field
Ability to identify flow patterns and describe them analytically, with strong knowledge of repetitive market flows
Passionate about understanding volatility dynamics and willing to act quickly on your views to capture market opportunities
Entrepreneurial mindset with a healthy risk appetite; competitive by nature and a fast decision-maker
Analytical, reflective about past trades, and always seeking to improve
The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.
Salary Range
$250,000-$250,000 USD
About IMC
IMC Financial Markets, sometimes referred to as IMC Trading, is a proprietary trading firm and market maker for various financial instruments listed on exchanges throughout the world. Founded in 1989 as International Market makers Combination, the company employs over 1100 people and has offices in Amsterdam, Chicago, Sydney, Hong Kong and Mumbai.
IMC is a technology-driven trading firm active in over 100 trading venues throughout the world and offering liquidity to over 200,000 securities. IMC makes markets in the major exchange-traded instruments – equities, bonds, commodities, and currencies – on 100 exchanges worldwide and is a significant liquidity provider on the NYSE Arca, NASDAQ, CBOE, BATS, and CME exchanges.
