HFT Options Trader - Proprietary Trading FirmLocation - Chicago or Fully Remote (US)
Description:Our client is a leading proprietary trading firm operating across global financial markets, with an established international presence and a technology-driven approach to electronic trading. The firm trades across a broad range of asset classes, including options, equities, futures, commodities and fixed income, supported by proprietary software and sophisticated trading infrastructure.
With a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous technological improvement and disciplined strategy development, the firm provides experienced traders with the opportunity to refine existing approaches and develop new sources of trading alpha. The business is looking to expand its options trading capabilities with an experienced HFT Trader who combines strong market intuition, quantitative aptitude and a proven ability to generate profitable trading strategies.
The Opportunity:This role is suited to an experienced options trader with a background in high-volume electronic trading and a strong understanding of options market dynamics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop new strategies, optimise existing trading models and work closely with the firm's technology team to enhance performance using proprietary trading systems.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop, implement and optimise high-frequency options trading strategies.
- Identify new trading opportunities through analysis of market behaviour, pricing dynamics and liquidity.
- Customise and enhance existing strategies using the firm's proprietary trading software.
- Monitor live trading performance, manage risk and make sound decisions in fast-moving markets.
- Analyse strategy performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and execution.
- Collaborate with traders and developers to refine trading models and improve system performance.
Ideal Candidate:- 5+ years of experience in high-volume electronic trading, ideally within options markets.
- A proven track record of developing and running profitable trading strategies.
- Strong understanding of options pricing, market microstructure and electronic execution.
- Excellent mathematical and analytical capabilities, with sound trading judgement under pressure.
- Programming proficiency in C++ and/or Python, with the ability to make practical contributions to strategy development.
- An independent, adaptable approach combined with a strong commitment to teamwork.
- Experience at an established proprietary trading firm or market-making business is highly desirable.
What's on Offer:- The opportunity to trade within an established global proprietary trading firm.
- Access to proprietary trading technology and sophisticated electronic trading infrastructure.
- Scope to develop new strategies and directly influence trading performance.
- A collaborative environment combining trading expertise with strong engineering capabilities.
- Flexible working arrangements, with the role based in Chicago or fully remote in the US.
