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SalaryThe Index Options Team is seeking a Senior Index Volatility Trader to contribute to their volatility valuation, detailed execution, and fast-growing technology. This individual will contribute to their ability to properly price volatility and take market risks, with the hopes of growing into a leading volatility trading desk in the marketplace.
Your Core Responsibilities:
- Maximize revenue by identifying and monetizing short and long-term mispricing, as well as managing the resulting positions
- Take on responsibility and ownership of your executions to drive the Index Options strategy forward
- Collaborate with the team to develop a deep level of expertise and innovation in the Index Options space
Your Skills and Experience:
- 2+ years of experience as an Index Volatility Trader
- Demonstrated success managing positions and risk for a large Index Options Desk
- Experience with programming, preferably in Python
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and competitive environment with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Deep understanding of analytics and the fundamental drivers of volatility dynamics
- BS, MS, or PhD, preferably in business, economics, or STEM is required
About Us
IMC is a leading global market maker with offices in Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific. We use algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities across multiple trading venues. Our vital role at the center of the financial markets provides liquidity for buyers and sellers worldwide.
In the late 1980s, IMC quickly identified the importance of technology in the fast-evolving trading environment. Our passion for innovation continues to drive us today. Although our company has grown rapidly over recent decades, we still approach our work with the same entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizing continuous improvement and innovation. We like our people to think for themselves, and we give them the responsibility and support they need to make an impact.
