Index Options Volatility Trader
Chicagoonsite
via Greenhouse
About this role
Our Index Options desk focuses on monetizing flow and capitalizing on short-term mispricings. We are a highly collaborative group that combines strong market intuition with analytical rigor, working closely with dedicated quants and researchers to sharpen our edge. Together, we strive to develop deep expertise, ownership, and innovation in understanding counterparty behavior, flow dynamics, and volatility pricing.
Your Core Responsibilities
Maximize revenue by identifying and capitalizing on short-term mispricings in index options
Monitor and react to flow patterns, volatility shifts, and liquidity changes across index products
Collaborate with traders to manage the risk of a large book as a team…
What we'd score you on
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