High Frequency Single Stock Option Trader (leading high frequency trading firm) – Chicago recruitment

The role will require a candidate with:

• Single stock equity option trader with experience trading 30000-50000 contracts per day

• Experience with market making and market taking high frequency strategies

• A Deep understanding of risk management and hedging

• Expert understanding of volatility dynamics

• Experience with volatility alpha generation

• Strong numerical skills focusing on linear and nonlinear regression

• Prior experience form a leading equity option market making group

• Bachelors in a technical subject.

• Technical skills in Matlab, R

To discuss in more detail please contact James Kennedy

J.kennedy@njfsearch.com