Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth analysis of single stock equity options markets to identify trading opportunities and assess risks
- Execute options trades based on established strategies to capture alpha and manage volatility exposure
- Collaborate with the research and quantitative teams to enhance existing models and develop new ones
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of options strategies, making real-time adjustments as needed
- Provide regular reports on trading performance and contribute to performance reviews with senior management
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in single stock equity options trading required
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with a deep understanding of options pricing models and volatility dynamics
- Proven track record of successful options trading and risk management in dynamic market conditions
- Programming proficiency in Python required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
- B.S./M.S./Ph.D. from a top 20 university is preferred
