Trader (Options) jobs in Illinois

Trader (Options) is responsible for the timely buying and selling of stock options. Reviews orders to ensure accuracy, proper record keeping, and conformance to regulations. Being a Trader (Options) may provide input or develop financial models to mitigate risk and ensure profits. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty or in a related area, and may require state licensure. Additionally, Trader (Options) typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Trader (Options) typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Quantitative Trader - Options
  • Algo Capital Group
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Quantitative Trader- Options


    A world-leading global systematic trading company is looking for a Quantitative Trader (Options) as part of its elite trading team, which is on a rapid expansion due to incredible performance.


    Work with the Head of Trading to research alpha, and portfolio construction, in various arbitrage strategies in systematic Options. Assist in designing and developing alpha and machine learning strategies. Excellent PnL split, working within top performing team.


    Skills Required:

    • Experience as a quant trader working on strategies in a systematic options trading desk.
    • Must have a strong understanding of market microstructure.
    • An excellent track record.
    • Strong communication skills to be able to work closely with various businesses and teams, as well as the ability to solve open-ended questions
    • Bachelors/Masters in a highly analytical or technical field: CS, EE, Mech Eng, Math, Statistics, Physics, etc.


    Outstanding benefits package on offer to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous medical coverage, paid parental leave, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.


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  • 3 Days Ago

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Quantitative Trader - Equity Options
  • IMC Financial Markets
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Your Core Responsibilities: Our US Equity Options market has traditionally focused on highly liquid stocks but has expanded in scope to many more symbols. As a result, we have a wide range of new and ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Systematic Index Options Trader
  • IMC Financial Markets
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Your Core Responsibilities: Our Index Options team chases edge in volatility valuation, detailed execution, and fast technology. We evolve our strategy through both iterating and innovating: improving...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Sr Quantitative Trader (options)
  • Quanta Search
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Our client helps the world price and manage risk. Their culture is highly collaborative across traders, quants, technologists and development teams who work together to solve the toughest problems mar...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Options Trader (Chicago)
  • Eclipse Trading
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Options Trader (Chicago) Eclipse Trading is one of Asia's leading proprietary derivatives trading firms. Founded in 2007, we have over 120 staff across 4 office locations – Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney,...
  • 30 Days Ago

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Senior US Index Options Trader
  • Maven
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • WHAT WE DO: We deploy Market Making strategies on listed Options and Futures on multiple exchanges globally and are consistently ranked within the top liquidity providers on the exchanges and markets ...
  • 30 Days Ago

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Trader
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • New York, NY
  • DESCRIPTION:Duties: Leverage financial expertise to execute trades and develop secondary markets in high-yield bonds and...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Trader
  • Harrington Starr
  • Chicago, IL
  • A leading Chicago based proprietary trading firm is looking to hire Futures Traders to join their team in the downtown o...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Trader
  • Midpoint Markets
  • Midpoint Markets is a growing financial sciences team that uses a systematic and quantitative approach to solve the toug...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Trader
  • Wambolt & Associates
  • Littleton, CO
  • Our Firm Our wealth management firm employs a multi-advisor approach to provide clients with a high level of tax, estate...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quantitative Trader - Options
  • Algo Capital Group
  • Quantitative Trader- Options A world-leading global systematic trading company is looking for a Quantitative Trader (Opt...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quantitative Trader - Options
  • Algo Capital Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • Quantitative Trader- Options A world-leading global systematic trading company is looking for a Quantitative Trader (Opt...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Trader
  • Hiring Now!
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • THIS IS A NON-EXEMPT POSITIONSummarySells/Supplies conventional and organic industrial food ingredients to manufacturers...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Trader
  • Hiring Now!
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • Position will have responsibility for managing Canola oil, including responsibility for Canola oil pricing and trading p...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Trader (Options) jobs
$76,004 to $108,541