Job SummaryEdgehog Trading is a proprietary trading firm specialized in electronic option market making. Our vision is to scale and automate our strategies with a diverse team of traders, developers, and researchers. We pride ourselves on data-driven decision making and innovative problem-solving which allows us to tackle complex problems posed by efficient markets. We believe in continuous learning, absolute transparency, and a collaborative approach to everything we do.
What you'll do:- Proactively manage pricing and positions for the SPX Index options market making desk
- Monitor trading algorithms and provide feedback to researchers and developers on areas of improvement
- Devise new, innovative ways to tune trading parameters to increase desk profitability
- Work across the entire organization to improve systems and overall firm performance
- Control the desk's positions to ensure the portfolio falls within assigned risk limits.
Qualifications and skills:- Previous experience trading (3+ years) with a proven track record of success managing an index options market making book
- BS/MS/BA degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Math, Economics, Finance, Physics, or related field
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
- Ability to take on many responsibilities quickly with a high degree of operational excellence
- Python programming skills are a plus, but not required
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Base salary represents just one part of overall compensation; all full-time, permanent roles are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, such as paid leave and insurance.
The pay range for this role is:
140,000 - 160,000 USD per year (Edgehog - Primary Office)
