PhD or equivalent in applied mathematics, computer science, statistics, engineering, or physics.
3+ years of experience in electronic options trading within the financial industry.
Expertise in researching advanced algorithms and developing predictive models.
Demonstrated proactivity in enhancing trading strategies and exploring new opportunities.
Strong collaborative skills to bridge technical teams and align work with strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
Lead impactful projects to enhance trading performance.
Collaborate with researchers and traders across scientific fields for innovative model development.
Develop real-time trading models for low latency trading systems.
Conduct research on option pricing, volatility models, and algorithm design.
Share expertise to tackle complex quantitative challenges.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Annual discretionary bonus
Fully catered meals
Generous vacation policy with 25 days of annual leave
Access to private healthcare and life assurance
Group pension plan in place
Informal dress code promoting a relaxed workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Senior Quantitative Researcher - Options Market Making
As a Senior Quantitative Researcher, you will lead projects that have a direct impact on our trading performance. You will work collaboratively with other researchers and traders from various scientific fields and prestigious academic institutions, to develop innovative real-time trading models and solutions for low latency trading systems for exchange-traded options. You will share your knowledge and expertise with other researchers to tackle various challenging projects including but not limited to option pricing and volatility models, algorithm design and alpha research.
What we're looking for:
Academic degree in applied mathematics, computer science, statistics engineering or physics. PhD or any other track record in conducting independent research.
Minimum 3+ years of experience in the financial industry, particularly electronic options trading.
Ability to research advanced algorithms, develop predictive models and verify complex hypotheses using large datasets.
Proactive interest in improving existing trading strategies and identifying new opportunities.
A collaborative bridge between developers, and traders who aligns technical work with commercial impact and the broader strategic vision, and a real team player with other quants in the team.
Why you should apply:
Rare opportunity to take a high level of responsibility at a fast-growing global trading firm
Opportunity to be highly involved in the decisions that shape our trading
Flexible research environment to iterate on your ideas quickly and see the impact of your work in production
Leadership opportunities as the team grow
Great engineering environment where technology, creativity and innovation is key to our success
An environment where you're empowered and supported to achieve your ambitions
Friendly, informal and highly rewarding culture
The upside of a start-up without the associated risks
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Competitive compensation
Annual discretionary bonus
Fully catered breakfast and lunch
25 days' annual leave
Informal dress code
Private healthcare and life assurance
Group Pension plan
The Options Market Making team at Maven Securities operates under a strict direct sourcing model. We are committed to managing all recruitment activities internally to ensure a consistent and transparent candidate experience. As such, we do not accept unsolicited CVs or introductions from recruitment agencies. If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.
