Options Trader

Job description

Quantitative Options Trader / developer

London / New York

We are working with a high-performing, 200-person quantitative hedge fund that is expanding its footprint across London and New York.

The firm has built a reputation for combining rigorous quantitative research with disciplined execution, operating across global cash and derivatives markets. As part of continued growth, they are seeking to hire a quant dev/trader to join a collaborative trading environment focused on managing systematic strategies across vol markets.

The Role

You will sit between trading, research, and technology, working closely with developers and quantitative researchers to implement and optimise derivatives strategies.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who combine strong coding ability with market intuition and want to deepen their understanding of volatility trading in a systematic environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and improving automated trading systems
• Supporting and, in some cases, executing derivatives trades
• Collaborating with researchers to refine and enhance volatility strategies
• Analysing performance and identifying opportunities for optimisation
• Developing tools and workflows in Python to support trading activities

Over time, you will gain increasing exposure to how strategies are designed, tested, and deployed, with clear progression into more senior trading responsibility.

Required experience

• 1–3+ years’ experience in derivatives trading or options system development
• Strong Python programming skills
• Solid academic background in a quantitative discipline (Maths, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)
• Strong numerical intuition and mental maths ability
• Interest in volatility trading and derivatives markets

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience across the following asset classes are particularly relevant:

• Equities (single name or index options)
• Commodities
• Fixed Income derivatives

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-04-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English