IMC Trading

Systematic Index Options Trader

Chicago, United States · Full-time

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About the role

IMC's Index Options desk is one of the leading electronic liquidity providers in index options markets.
Our execution team is responsible for getting IMC into the trades we want to participate in, across a range of mechanisms.
Since 1989, we've been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend.

Drive revenue in low-latency index options trading by building upon and improving our electronic execution systems
Deliver high-quality analysis using a variety of datasets, including options pricing, trades data, and exchange feed
Ability to perform efficient analysis on large datasets in Python
Strong communicator, able to collaborate effectively across trading, research, and development teams
From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

2+ years of experience in low-latency index options execution, including liquidity providing and taking
Strong understanding of exchange microstructure and how automated trading systems interact with exchanges
Entrepreneurial mindset with a competitive nature, strong ownership mentality, and a bias toward action

$250,000 - $250,000 USD
IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone.
Since 1989, we've been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend.
Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back.
From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.
The Base Salary range for the role is included below.

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone.
Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back.
We are looking for an Index Options Low-Latency Execution Quantitative Trader to join our team.
Our ultra-low latency infrastructure is best-in-class, and because IMC is highly collaborative between traders, quant researchers, and developers, the scope of this role spans deep trade analysis, execution system improvement, and early ownership of a defined part of the strategy.

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