2+ years of experience in professional options trading or related products
Proven track record of consistent profitability and effective risk management
Strong grasp of options, volatility, market structure, and relative value
Expertise in strategy development and execution with quantitative tools
Ability to articulate trading strategies and decisions clearly
Experience scaling trading strategies and managing significant capital allocations
Independent trader capable of functioning without close supervision
Responsibilities
Run and scale options trading strategies using DV Trading's capital
Identify and capitalize on opportunities in options, volatility, and related markets
Develop and optimize trading models and execution strategies
Manage risk positions and P&L independently
Analyze market structure and volatility to generate trading alpha
Utilize cutting-edge trading technology and infrastructure
Continuously adapt trading strategies to enhance revenue streams
Benefits
Access to high-performance trading technology
Opportunity for capital allocation and autonomy
Supportive infrastructure to grow individual strategies
Performance-based bonuses and discretionary incentives
Collaboration in a dynamic trading environment
Full Job Description
Overview:
DV Trading is looking for a proven Options Trader who wants the freedom to run capital, scale ideas quickly, and trade on high-performance trading infrastructure tailored to our business. This is an opportunity for a trader with a demonstrated ability to generate alpha through options-based strategies across correlated products, volatility, and market structure opportunities. The ideal candidate already knows how to manage risk, adapt to changing market conditions, and execute with discipline, and is looking for the infrastructure, capital, and autonomy to grow a strategy without the constraints typical of larger institutions.
Job Responsibilities:
Run and scale your own options-focused trading strategies using DV Trading's capital
Identify, execute, and grow opportunities across options, volatility, equities, and related futures markets
Develop, refine, and optimize models, signals, and execution strategies to improve performance and scalability
Own risk management, positioning, and P&L with a high degree of autonomy and accountability
Analyze market structure, volatility dynamics, and relative value opportunities to generate alpha
Leverage DV Trading's trading technology and infrastructure to expand your trading business
Continuously evaluate and evolve strategies to add new revenue streams and improve consistency across market conditions
Requirements:
2+ years of experience trading options, equities, futures, or related products in a professional trading environment
Verifiable track record of consistent profitability and risk-adjusted performance
Strong understanding of options trading, volatility, market structure, and relative value dynamics
Demonstrated expertise in strategy development, execution, and disciplined risk management
Quantitative skillset with expertise in options pricing and quantitative tools
Ability to clearly articulate your trading edge and decision-making process
Experience scaling strategies and managing larger allocations of capital is strongly preferred
Self-directed trader who operates effectively without heavy oversight or structure
High level of ownership, discipline, integrity, and accountability
Clean regulatory and compliance record
Background at a proprietary trading firm, bank, or hedge fund is preferred; experience in credit or rates volatility trading is a plus
Annual compensation range $120-160K base + performance-based bonus
The range below reflects the expected base salary for this position. It represents a good-faith estimate of the base pay we anticipate offering, with actual compensation determined by your experience, education, skills, and performance throughout the interview process. This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus (at DV Trading's discretion) and DV Trading's benefits package, including the benefits listed above.
