JCW Group | Volatility Quant Trader

Client: Systematic Trading GroupLocation: NYC (hybrid)"‹Quantitative Volatility Traders collaborate with developers and researchers to implement the firm's derivatives trading strategies. This role requires established Python coding skills, strong mental math, and developed market intuition.Responsibilities:Trading system monitoring and improvement; some roles also involve individual trade execution and support.Over time and with guidance from senior team members, all Quantitative Volatility Traders grow to better understand how the firm's volatility strategies are developed and optimized across a range of underlying asset types.Required Skills:Prior fulltime experience trading derivatives or developing options trading systemsBachelor's degree (or higher) in hard sciences (e.g., mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, etc.)Exceptional Python coding skillsCompensation: Quantitative Volatility Traders in New York can expect to earn $150,000 to $225,000+ base. Total compensation for all Quantitative Volatility Traders also includes a large annual bonus which is guaranteed in year one and based on employee and firm performance thereafter.

Created: 2025-01-19