Options Trader
Durlston Partners - chicago, IL
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Lead Trader - Options Market Maker ~$2MA leading market maker is hiring a Lead Trader to optimize performance and improve market liquidity of their options market-making strategies.Role Overview:As the Lead Trader, you will play a critical role in identifying and executing profitable trading opportunities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance trading strategies.Key Responsibilities:Research new trading opportunities and deploy multiple profitable market-making strategies. Analyze existing strategies to maximize profitability through trade analysis, low latency analysis, and execution analysis.Collaborate with FPGA & software engineer teams to improve technical infrastructure to improve fill rates on competitive trade and enhance market execution dominance.Mentor new hires, and junior traders, sharing expertise in options theory and market-making strategies.Requirements:Proven experience in options market making and trading.Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify profitable trading opportunities.Experience collaborating with technical teams to enhance trading infrastructure.Familiarity with options exchange protocols, network architecture, and matching engine behaviour.Excellent communication and mentoring skills.Apply now and become part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and success.
Created: 2024-10-10