Systematic Options Trader, US Index Options | London

Job description

Qenexus are partnering with a leading quantitative investment firm to identify an exceptional Systematic Options Trader to join a growing, fully automated options market making division.

This is a rare opportunity to work within a highly sophisticated, technology-driven environment where trading is entirely systematic. The team operates at the intersection of high-frequency execution, advanced quantitative research, and cutting-edge infrastructure, focused exclusively on US index options.

The Role

You will contribute to the development and ongoing optimisation of automated trading strategies in US index options markets. This is not a discretionary seat. The successful candidate will be deeply quantitative, with hands-on experience building or improving systematic options strategies, and a strong intuition for the microstructure of options markets.

What you'll bring;

• The ideal candidate will bring a combination of the following:
• Proven experience in systematic or automated options trading, with a focus on US equity index products.
• Deep understanding of options market microstructure, pricing dynamics, and volatility surfaces. Strong quantitative and programming skills, with the ability to work closely with research and technology teams.
• Experience at a high-frequency trading firm, tier-one bank automated trading desk, or leading market maker is strongly preferred.
• A collaborative mindset and genuine intellectual curiosity about markets.

Why Apply?

The division is at an early and exciting stage of build-out, led by senior practitioners with exceptional pedigrees across the industry. Compensation is highly competitive and reflects the calibre of the team being assembled.

For more information; email our Director, Tom, on tom@qenexus.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-05-2026

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